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Antique Carved Wood Bird Call Whistle, Mount Generoso, 1897
A rare bird shaped bird call or whistle dated 1897, hand carved with beautiful patina to wood.
According to hand writing, this was a souvenir from Mount Generoso, a mountain of the Lugano Prealps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy and between Lake Lugano and Lake Como.
Antique item in good condition, one crack to wood as shown in photos, no other issues found others than expected signs of wear, produces a sound when blown.
Approximately 16cm long, base is 4.5cm x 4cm.
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