'Eccentric' musical instruments were a feature of the Jandaschewsky's acts. Tiny whistles like this were hidden in clothing and gloves and sounded at surprising moments.
The Jandaschewsky family collection was kept together by the last remaining family member, Arthur 'Jandy' Jandaschewsky. During the last years of his life 'Jandy' sold the collection to his friend John Anastasiadis. Mr Anastasiadis kept the collection for a 25 year period, having built a repository for housing and exhibiting it at his own home. In 1994 he sold the collection to the MAAS in order to keep it together, and in New South Wales, according to 'Jandy's' wishes.

Whistle, horn shaped, metal/wood, maker and place unknown, 1880-1960.
Small whistle in shape of a horn, brass alloy, chromed, with wooden mouthpiece & eyelet at base.

Made: 1880 - 1960


Used: Jandaschewsky family; Europe

Used: Jandaschewsky family; Australia

Used: Jandaschewsky family; Asia

Used: Jandaschewsky family; Africa

Owned: Jandaschewsky, Arthur 'Jandy'; Europe

Owned: Jandaschewsky, Arthur 'Jandy'; Australia

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1880 - 1960

45 mm

35 mm