Reed Barton Sterling Silver Butterfly Whistle Christmas Ornament Pendant Gift
MIB Vintage Reed Barton Sterling Butterfly Whistle Pendant Ornament Necklace Gift. Great gift for your favorite pastor, entomologist, nature lover or just you! Large, shrill, working whistle is finely crafted in sterling silver in a detailed repousse butterfly form 2 7/8 inches wide at the top. Large 2 1/2 inch long dimensional front has a sterling bale, and a flat back imprinted Butterfly Whistle; a tiny butterfly outline; Reed & Barton; Sterling.
Great for personal safety too! Hang it on a silver chain around your neck in case of need.
There is no chain with this one, but it is complete with the original pouch, box and romance card. This is in very nice condition with no discernable damage of any kind and is ready to wear or hang.Even though not intended as Christmas Ornaments, these hard to find whistles are a popular choice for ornament collector Xmas trees. The Bufferfly is the classic symbol of eternal life. The lovely Butterfly emerges with its glorified wings capable of soaring high into the sky. The Butterfly comes from the cocoon, which in turn comes from the Caterpillar, and Caterpillar in turn from the egg. Hence, its being a symbol of eternal life.
As a result, the following series are no longer in production: Sterling Angel, Santa, Williamsburg and Pierced Cross as well as the Silverplate Cross and Snowflake. The Lunt label has been totally eliminated. If by some small chance your item is not satisfactory, your return should still be received within 7 days or less.The item "Reed Barton Sterling Silver Butterfly Whistle Christmas Ornament Pendant Gift" is in sale since Thursday, February 16, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Holiday & Seasonal\Christmas\ Modern (1946-90)\Ornaments\Metal". The seller is "dkoldtiques" and is located in Barry, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- Sterling Ornament: Whistle
- Brand: Reed & Barton
- Date: Ca 1978
- Series: Whistles