Item - Original Antique 19th Century Nickel Silver Plate on Brass Patent Pending 'Develine' Thin Wall Siren Whistle, Circa 1890s in Full Working Order.
This Siren Whistle was patented by Simon W, Wardwell Jr and Frank Mossberg of the Mossberg Wrench Company, Attleboro. MA, USA in 1895; the company was known at the time for producing adjustable bicycle wrenches, so it is not surprising that the 'Develine' was also aimed at the Cycling market.
Maker - Mossberg Wrench Co., Attleboro, Mass, USA.
Marks - Stamped to the body of the Whistle with "DEVELINE" PATENT PENDING and MOSSBERG WRENCH Co. ATTLEBORO MASS, U.S.A.
Circa - 1890s (Early Version as it is Patent Pending so pre Patent Granted Production).
Construction - Nickel Silver Plate on Brass
Country of Origin - USA
Dimensions - 2.25" in length
Weight - 16 gram
Condition - Very Good Used Condition and full working order, though there is some dings to the exposed edges and wear from use... (please see all photos)
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