Post-medieval Bone Bone whistle - 11 cm
05
days
16
hours
00
minutes
35
seconds
Starting bid
€ 1
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Peter Reynaers
Has nearly 30 years’ experience and moderated multiple online art research groups.
Estimate € 380 - € 450
No bids placed
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 132745 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Post-medieval bone whistle, hand-carved with a fish-head mouthpiece, incised scales and turned ring segments, dating to the 18th–19th century, 11 cm high and 13.38 g, with honey‑to‑amber patina and excellent condition.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
A hand-carved bone whistle, attributed to the
18th–19th century AD.
The mouthpiece is shaped into a stylized fish head with incised eye detail; the body features a repeating scale motif and turned ring segments.
Rich honey-to-amber patina and surface wear consistent with age and use; no modern restoration
Details
- Material: carved bone (natural aging and patina)
- Period: 18th–19th century AD
- Motifs: fish-head mouthpiece, incised scales, turned ring sections
- Condition: intact; age wear still works strong sound.
13.38g.,11cm.
Item will be safe pack
And send with registration
Post
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information.
The Seller gudays.
A hand-carved bone whistle, attributed to the
18th–19th century AD.
The mouthpiece is shaped into a stylized fish head with incised eye detail; the body features a repeating scale motif and turned ring segments.
Rich honey-to-amber patina and surface wear consistent with age and use; no modern restoration
Details
- Material: carved bone (natural aging and patina)
- Period: 18th–19th century AD
- Motifs: fish-head mouthpiece, incised scales, turned ring sections
- Condition: intact; age wear still works strong sound.
13.38g.,11cm.
Item will be safe pack
And send with registration
Post
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information.
The Seller gudays.
Details
Culture
Post-medieval
Century/timeframe
18-19th.C Ad.
Name of object
Bone whistle
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Material
Bone
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
11 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Disclaimer
The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
