Antique Tin Bird Whistle in (Some) Original Paint with Old Wooden Base, Working green frog pitcher " a hapless fellow fallen

" a hapless fellow fallen into the water while catching eels in "Bob in for Eeels

The figures can be configured in a variety of positions

and I believe it dates from the early 20th century when it would have been used as a festival dance mask

I think she's quite angelic

Or maybe delicious

Antique Tin Bird Whistle in (Some) Original Paint with Old Wooden Base, Working green frog pitcher " a hapless fellow fallenThis is an early one, late 19th c early 20th c. I believe, retaining some of its original paint and still whistling perfectly. With a wooden mouth piece at the end of the tail feathers, beak open to emit the sound, and a sweet round of wood for the base, which its stands on with wire legs. A perfect one to perch somewhere and use for summoning everyone to dinner! 4 7 8" t x 2 15 16" w x 1 7 16" diameter at base. Good condition, sound and standing