{"product_id":"vintage-🐦-nos-1950s-wonderful-double-throat-swiss-warbler-bird-animal-call-prairie-whistle-classic","title":"Vintage 🐦 NOS 1950s “Wonderful Double Throat” Swiss Warbler Bird \u0026 Animal Call – Prairie Whistle Classic","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e🐦 This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enew‑old‑stock 1950s “Wonderful Double Throat” Swiss Warbler Bird \u0026amp; Animal Call\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis exactly what collectors hope to find: the original leather‑and‑metal whistle,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunused\u003c\/strong\u003e, resting inside its printed paper packet with the full directions and bird logo still present. Often called the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrairie Whistle\u003c\/strong\u003e, it’s one of those small novelties that defined mid‑century fun.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eTo use the Swiss Warbler, the directions tell you to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esoak the whistle in water\u003c\/strong\u003e, set it on your tongue with the reed toward your teeth, and gently hiss air across it. Start soft, then increase the hiss, and you can create a whole range of chirps and squeaks that sound surprisingly like real birds and animals. The packet even “guarantees” that anyone following the instructions can imitate any bird or animal in just a few minutes—a perfect example of the playful sales copy of the era.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Swiss Warbler Bird Call 1950's Prairie Whistle\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"http:\/\/www.esnarf.com\/4422k.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e🕊️\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA classic mail‑order and dime‑store item\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThese calls show up in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1950s novelty and sporting catalogs\u003c\/strong\u003e, described almost word‑for‑word as a small half‑moon of leather and metal with a reed, shipped in an envelope with printed instructions. Kids ordered them from comic‑book ads, and outdoor types tucked them into pockets for camping trips. Most packets were opened the day they arrived and used until the little reed wore out—which makes untouched stock like this special.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis example comes from older unsold inventory, so it has that perfect NOS combination:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoriginal graphics, crisp printing, and an unused whistle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estill ready for its first soak. It looks fantastic lying on a shelf, pinned in a display case, or framed with other mid‑century toys and smalls.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e✨\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this NOS Swiss Warbler stands out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue 1950s Swiss Warbler \/ Prairie Whistle\u003c\/strong\u003e, matching period catalog descriptions.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" aria-label=\"Swiss Warbler Bird Call 1950's Prairie Whistle\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" class=\"inline-flex max-w-full min-w-0\" href=\"http:\/\/www.esnarf.com\/4422k.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003ePacket carries the full “\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wonderful Double Swiss Warbler Bird Call\u003c\/strong\u003e” headline, tiny bird illustration, and complete usage directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eUnused whistle inside—no saliva, no wear, just mid‑century stock that never got its day in the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eGreat crossover collectible for bird‑lovers, hunting and camping decor, vintage toy fans, and novelty collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e📏\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc pl-8\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eItem: “Wonderful Double Throat” Swiss Warbler Bird \u0026amp; Animal Call (Prairie Whistle).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eEra: Mid‑20th century, widely sold in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"citation-nbsp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"group\/trigger inline-flex min-w-0\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation inline\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eApproximate packet size:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3½\" x 2\"\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eMaterials: Leather and metal whistle with reed, in printed paper envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eCondition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOS (new‑old‑stock)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– unused whistle in its original packet from vintage inventory. Printing is clear, colors are strong, and both envelope and call present clean and well‑kept for their age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDisplay it with old comic books and magic tricks and you’ve got an instant conversation piece from the heyday of mail‑order fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relatedBlock\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🔎 More From The Vintage \u0026amp; Antique Gifts Archive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageantiquesgifts.com\/products\/vintage-1930s-1950s-baltimore-ohio-railroad-stock-certificate-monopoly-blue\"\u003eVintage 1930s-1950s Baltimore \u0026amp; Ohio Railroad Stock Certificate, B\u0026amp;O 10 Shares, Blue, Engraved Tom Thumb Vignette\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageantiquesgifts.com\/products\/vintage-1930s-1950s-baltimore-ohio-railroad-stock-certificate-monopoly-brown\"\u003eVintage 1930s-1950s Baltimore \u0026amp; Ohio Railroad Stock Certificate, B\u0026amp;O 100 Shares, Brown, Engraved Tom Thumb Vignette\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vintageantiquesgifts.com\/products\/very-rare-1950s-vintage-blacklight-wonder-mobile-horses-horseshoes-treasures\"\u003eVintage 1950s Wonder Mobile — Neon Horse Carousel Blacklight Art 🎠\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vintage and Antique Gifts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54590396563822,"sku":"45192253178088","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/8314\/3790\/files\/il_fullxfull.5605046125_b08x.jpg?v=1786992320","url":"https:\/\/vpjewelers.org\/products\/vintage-%f0%9f%90%a6-nos-1950s-wonderful-double-throat-swiss-warbler-bird-animal-call-prairie-whistle-classic","provider":"VP Jewelers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}