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Duck Quack Imitation

Duck Quack Imitation
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Duck Quack Imitation
Product Code: COHT19
Availability: Recently Sold
$75.00

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This is a rare early tongue pincher style Duck Quack imitation attributed to Elam Fisher with a solid wood barrel and nickel-plated bell. The wood is either rosewood or ebony and has a beautiful patina and produces a convincing duck quack imitation. The total length is 4 5/8" with the diameter of the barrel being 3/4". This Duck Quack whistle is from a collection of traps and sound effects formerly owned by Emil Kresse, principal percussionist and timpanist of the Philadelphia Orchestra (1901 – 1945) who passed them on to Fred D. Hinger, also a former principal percussionist and timpanist with the Philadelphia Orchestra (1948 – 1967) and Metropolitan Opera Orchestra (1967 – 1983). This is a unique opportunity to own a rare imitation with a fine provenance that will become a centerpiece of any vintage traps collection.

General Characteristics
Model Elam Fisher
Era 1900-1928
Condition Excellent
Extra Holes or Modifications None
Date 1920s
Hardware Finish Nickel
Size 4 5/8" L