East Riding Museums

Sixteenth century huntsman's whistle, cut from silver sheet, rolled and soldered together. A metal detecting find on 28/11/2009. Comprising mouthpiece, body and open end, the components separated by circular collars of silver wire. The body is decorated with a rose/flower, surrounded by linear motifs. Maker's mark (a "P") within a shield. With a projecting loop on one side of the body, holding a hoop of silver wire.