WHISTLES, SET OF TWO SLIP-DECORATED EARTHENWARE / REDWARE CERAMIC WHISTLES, SET OF TWO comprising marbled, pop-eyed chicken whistles with pedestaled round bases. 19th century. 5 1/4" HOA.
One mostly undamaged, with flakes to base and a moderate firing separation, as made; one with areas of restoration and flakes to comb, beak, and tail. Each with moderate crazing.
Provenance: Property deaccessioned by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Williamsburg, VA. All proceeds to benefit the Collections Acquisition Fund.

One mostly undamaged, with flakes to base and a moderate firing separation, as made; one with areas of restoration and flakes to comb, beak, and tail. Each with moderate crazing.