154: A 17-INCH FIVE CHIME BRONZE STEP WHISTLE MARKED NP

A large, heavy cast brass or bronze step-top steam whistle, the bottom bell is approximately 6.5 inches diameter with a 1 7/8 inch gap from the bowl to bell, the chambers are approx 4 1/8w x 4h inches, 4 1/4 x 5h inches, 4 1/2 x 5 3/4h inches, 5 x 7.25h inches and 5.5 x 9 1/4h inches. Overall height of the whistle itself is 17 inches, numbered as shown and with stamped lettering, cast letters of NP and cast letters and numerals read LB 2?29.
Measures 21.5 x 7 x 9 inches.
Very good condition.
$1,000 - $1,500