Acme whistles

I recently unearthed what looks to be a bosun's whistle in the aftermath of hurricane Juan in Halifax Nova Scotia. It appears to be made of brass and bears the inscription:J HUDSON Co. Birmingham 1939. It seems terribly little to go on but I thought to contact you to see if you might cast any light onto this whistle's history. I am contacting the Maritime Museum here, though I you may know more about this than they.
Thank-you.
R. Bockstael

Whilst taking up some old floor boards in our old cottage my husband has found a metropolitan whistle which we think is made of nickel. It has the patent number 5727-08 and is inscribed J Hudson & Co, Birmingham 1915. We think that a previous owner of the house may have worked on the railway. Can you give us any more information about it's history. Thankyou.
Anne & Terry Hickmott

My son owns a whistle which would be identical to the one that Anne & Terry Hickmott have found it also has the same patent number can you tell us anything about it

i have found a whistle from the year 1915 with the patent number 5727 08 i would like information on what it could have been for and who could have used it

if anyone has any information on j hudson & co whistles from 1915 with the patent number 5727 08 please e-mail me at raz.white@lycos.co.uk thanx

if anyone has any information on j hudson & co whistles from 1915 with the patent number 5727 08 please e-mail me at raz.white@lycos.co.uk thanx

I have my grand farthers army whistle from world war one, he was haild a hero on the front lines. sergt john henry dobson 81157 the number on the whistle is J. Hudson & Co 1916 he was resposible to surply amo to the front lines while under atack from the germans, he got blowen up and was uncocious but rcoverd still full of shrapnel and blowing his whistle. I have the original paper cuttings to prove it.

just found 1915 whistle in my grandads old fishing kit , was interested about it's history,it looks like refs whistle it has no serial number on it.

I have an old Army Whistle dated 1902 on the side, on the face it has the words"THE ACME" then underneath that it says "HUDSONS PATENT" Can any one throw any information my way? It belonged to my grandfarther. Thanks.

I have a three in one whistle made by Achme, thought to be a shepherds whistle. Has anybody got any information on this please?

Re;- the above whistles.... any with the Patent number on the capo at the top ..5727-08 were made from 1908 onwards for some years. The 1915 and 1916 whistles were made by Hudsons,but were also made by other companies and dated thereon....e.g. De Courcey of Frankfort St,also in Birmingham.All the dated ones are Military. The triple whistle was made in several different styles,but basically they are shepherds whistles......with the letters G.D. and C...........for GO....DOWN....and COME. If anyone in contact with your site has any dated whistles prior to 1900 and ANY Police named ones then please do contact me via e/m. I am a genuine collector NOT A DEALER ! I hope this info. helps those requesting.Best regards,David.

hi i came across a j hudson 1916
with the patent number 5727-08
police whistle. i am willing to sell this item.would you tell me what kind of offer you are willing to pay for this item. if you require further info please email me.
thankyou.

To Lorraine,thanks for the e/m.Sorry been busy only just got back to read it. I do have a 1916 by J.Hudson. Thankyou anyway, David.

I found a whistle in my grandmothers jewlery box. It has the patent number 5727-08 on the top and the other markings on the side say THE CITY WHISTLE in a circle with the word PATENT in the middle. Is it also a Hudson or different? Thanks for any information pertaining to it.

I have my grandfather's police whistle complete with chain. The patent number is 5727-08 and on the side it reads 'The Acme Referee'. I can't seem to find any information about it. It is definitely a police whistle but I don't understand why it has the word referee written on it. Can you enlighten me? Thank you

Whistles marked on the cap 5727-08 were made in and after 1908(in that format) The City is yet another trade name of Hudsons ....AND....other whistle makers too....deCourcey for instance. The referee is what it says it is....a refs whistle!........ David.

I bought a whistle yesterday and it has the exactly same patent number as sarahs 5727 08. engraved on the side it says the city patent whistle what does that mean? it has a leather plaited lanyard andworks perfectly.

My grandpa has a similar one that was his grandpas. He used it when he was a posman in the early 1900s in Melbourne Thank you. Aris

I have a Hudson's metropolitan
whistle dated 1912 patent 5727
can anyone give me any information please?
Both Grandfathers were in the military throughout World War 1,
also an Uncle with police connections/air raid warden.
Would appreciatie any help,
thanks, Sue

MY SON WAS GIVEN A WHISTLE MADE BY THE J.HUDSON & CO FROM HIS GRANDFATHER , BEFORE HE PASSED AWAY , DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY HISTORY . THANKS CATHY.

I have a Kohler whistle with crows feet emblem..can you enlighten me pls ?

I am no antique collector, but whilst clearing out an old back room in a scout hut, i stumbled upon a whistle. It was dirty and weathered, but i needed a whistle for a scout camp the next week! Whilst packing my pack, i cleaned the whistle and found it was '' The Metropolitan Patent, J Hudson and co. 131 Barr SI, Birmingham'' whistle. I have no idea what this means, but if anyone does then please tell me! Am i right in thinking its a Police whistle from the first half of the century?

We have an 1841 whistle from this company what would it be worth

Just found old Acme Whistle with no date or patent number but with 'The Acme..JHCo..England' in circular fashion on either side and cork pea inside - how do I find out how old it is and its value? Thanks Terry

what year part acme?
type-THE METROPOLITAN PATENT 5727-08
O.L.SEIFERT H.J. BENHAVN.
thank you!

I have come across a Thunderer with the patent number: 213487/24. I'm keen to know if there's a list of patents and corresponding manufacturer dates available. It looks to be an earlier model without the tapered mouthpiece. If anyone has any pointers, I'd be pleased to hear from you. Drop me a note at richardageorge@hotmail.com

I have a whistle that was my great grandad's. It's a J Hudson - Birmingham - 1916. Patent No 5727-08. It has a leather strap to attach to clothes. Any information on it please? Is it collectable?

i have a j. hudson
birmingham 1915 patent no 5727-08 any information on it please

I have a Acme whistle patent 214519/24 which is very unusual as the sides of it have The Acme England with a J Hudson Co. logo. I presume the patent relates to l924, but any information would be appreciated.

im from palestien ,
i found whistle

type - " THE METROPOLITAN -PATENT-
PALESTINE GENDARMERIE J.HUDSON & C
244 BARR STREET
BIRMINGHAM "

and it's type form above " PATENT 5727.25"

im willing to sell this item , whould you tell me what kind of offer . you are willing to pay for this item ?
my email : ashrafkhuf@hotmail.com

thank you

could someone please help me.
i have a policemans whistle. it has the stamp
"j.hudson and co.
244 barr street
birmingham
there is a serial no. of somesort stamped just above the mouthpiece i.e.
"36591"

is this whistle of any value.
best regards
john feeley

I have an Acme thunderer/city whistle combined into one whistle. it is made of brass and is clearly marked with the acme marks. it is in excellent condition and I have not found any information on it or seen it on the internet anywhere. I have emailed Acme and I am getting no response. Can anyone give me any information on this whistle. thank you for your help.

HI came across this when trying to identify my whistle.

I have a triple shepards whistle as I have just learned but mine only has "THE ACME" Made in england and the pitches on it. does anyone know what era this would be from
thanks jakki

I found a lovely little whistle, very ornate, possibly chrome plated brass, with a red ladybug on each side. It's about 1" long, with a tiny lanyard ring. Can anyone tell me who may have created it, and when? Thanks! wanderly

I HAVE A WHISTLE WITH J.HUDSON&BIRMINGHAM ON IT PATENT #5727-05 MY DAD HAD THIS IN WWI. IS IT OF ANY VALUE? LET ME HEAR FROM YOU.

JANDERSON

I found what looks like an old police whistle that's been in our family for at least 60 years.
It has A.R.P. stamped on it in large letters and J. Hudson & Co, Barr St, Hockley, Birmingham, stamped underneath.
Does anyone have an idea what the A.R.P. stands for or how old the whistle might be?

By searching ebay under whistles, I've answered my own question above! There are a number of J Hudson whistles for sale with A.R.P. stamped on them and it stands for Air Raid Patrol. This also determins that it was issued to my dad during WWII. So now I know it's history.

well my grandfather passed away a few years ago
and he left me a few things in his will
and one of wich was a whistle
its always intreagued me, so i thought ide look it up
it is marked with "THE (in large letters) METROPOLITAN"
then under is says
J.HUDSON & CO
244 BARR STREET
BIRMINGHAM

then under the holes it says made in england
there is no other markings and i was wondering what kind of a whistle it was i was told it was my grandfathers fathers or his fathers
whistle "home guard" whistle and i dont know what that is
( the family history was destroyed so its hard to find out)
and also my grandfathers name was campbell murton wybrow
and his father was fred murton wybrow
thankyou from me morgan murton wybrow
morgan_joe130@hotmail.com

Sorry David, but I beg to differ; ARP as we knew it in Manchester England during the war, meant Air Raid Precaution and an Air Raid Warden was a person who patrolled the streets, checking everyone's blackout precautions were correct and no lights were showing. Also of course they were a great deal of help and assistance during the air raids. I myself have one of J.Hudson's whistles dated 1914, (correctly enscribed) which was my Grandfather's who served in France. I don't know for sure; but presume this to be one of a mass production; specifically made for the Second World War, does anyone know that for sure. Also does anyone have any history of the J.Hudson Family (I presume it was a family business at that time), as I would like to have such a history to keep with the whistle, along with other family heirlooms. eleary5@sympatico.ca

i have a brass whistle which has a screwdriver and a sort of hex driver and it has the number 12 stamped on it i think it has something to do with hunting and disgauging bullets, if anyone has any idea about it i would like your help thanks

I have a whistle with a crown and AM stamped underneath. Under that It has a serial number293/A A/22 CON14C. I would love to know the history of if anyone could tell me where to start looking to find the original owner.

Thank you

Adrian.tolley@ntlworld.com

does anybody knowhow much a patent whistle 572708 is worth please? richard

I have a whistle copper and Jeddah in a mountainous region in return for Syria in 1915 saying j-hudoson & co girmin gham

e-mail: ibrahim@ugaritest.com

my dad have just came arcoss a 1870 to 1880 police whistle can you plese tell as how much it would be worth thanks beth

Hi i have two j hudson whistles one has the numbers 973-7001 with an arrow underneath pointing upwards with three lines in, this whistle is silver and the other one has c.n.aa 1981 it has the same arrow underneath and then 1952 under the arrow this is brass coloured could you give me any info on these and are they worth any thing , kind regards

My grandfather gave me a small whistle carved out of wood, from world war one. This was given by his uncle, a police commander sent to world war 1. How much is it worth? and how would we sell it?

i have a whistle(whistle patent the acme city 5727-08) it belong to my father grand father . he used it to work at the cpr (canadian pacific railway ) in montreal he was a gard there. At post canada in montreal they also had the same whistles. that's all i known.
pearl

I have in my possession a J. Hudson police type whisltle: apart from the manufacturers name & the Barr St. address ( minus any numerals ) the inscription reads " THE Metropolitan " it's three & a quarter inches long & appears to be made of plated brass / bronze,the said plating shows a great deal of patination & wear ; how old could it be. Many thanks for any info. I might receive.

i have a whistle, on it it says "the metropolitan"PATENT, j hudson &co 131 Barr st Birmingham. anyone know its age and value please email me.

i have a whistle, on it it says "the metropolitan"PATENT, j hudson &co 131 Barr st Birmingham. anyone know its age and value please email me.

Hi There,

I Have a Kohler whistle on the back it has a marking WD52 with and arrow pointing to the whole. on the front side there is a crown like logo with the kohler whistle marked in the middle.

If possible could you please advise approximate age and value.

Cheers Jim.

I have recently purchased an old whistle for $25NZD off trademe, a kiwi website. "The Metropolitan" J, Hudson & Co, Barr St Hockney Birmington " Made in England. But no serial No:

How old and did I get a good deal? About 7 pounds sterling.

A New Zealand Police officer

ive just found a whistle in my garden it has ARP plus j hudson co barr street hockley b'ham on it, its a bit squashed and the mouth piece is missing does anyone know how old it is?

i have a whisle the metropolitan patent j. hudson an co 131bar st birmingham looks like brass ,can anyone tell me anything about it ..and its value please ..

Hi i have whistle,states on front the acme city whistle patent,on on the top it as PAT.A1 ? ???(some other letter i can not see them clear).MAH
OR MAR ??(the `A` could be a `R`)then 01 or oj,it as no serial numbers only letters,should anyone help on the age of this whistle..