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by coreyf
Wed Sep 18, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Desperate for help dating antique Clarke and Generation whistles
Replies: 10
Views: 1301

Re: Desperate for help dating antique Clarke and Generation whistles

I didn't see your comment about decluttering until now. Could you share some pictures of the older whistles you're looking to get rid of? I don't have a large budget right now but I'd be interested to see if one or two catches my eye. Late 19th century is cool.
by coreyf
Tue Sep 17, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Desperate for help dating antique Clarke and Generation whistles
Replies: 10
Views: 1301

Re: Desperate for help dating antique Clarke and Generation whistles

Thanks again! I don't exclusively play my Clarke, but it's definitely got one of my favorite sounds of all 12 whistles I own. Whatever the wood block does, I like it a lot. :) After the tweaking, breath requirements really aren't much different from the others. A little more maybe, but still perfect...
by coreyf
Mon Sep 16, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Desperate for help dating antique Clarke and Generation whistles
Replies: 10
Views: 1301

Re: Desperate for help dating antique Clarke and Generation whistles

Oh this is so great! Thanks for the info. I'm an amateur player (working very hard with high goals), and I really like the idea of collecting vintage whistles. The Clarke Original is actually my favorite, and after some time tweaking it following some instructions from this board, it's very playable...
by coreyf
Sat Sep 14, 2024 2:08 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Desperate for help dating antique Clarke and Generation whistles
Replies: 10
Views: 1301

Re: Desperate for help dating antique Clarke and Generation whistles

I see you edited your last reply with more about the R Clarke, so ignore that question in my last one haha. I have seen stuff about that book and read on here that it's not particularly helpful for dating older models. Trust me, I've been searching every way I can for days at this point, including c...
by coreyf
Sat Sep 14, 2024 1:05 pm
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Desperate for help dating antique Clarke and Generation whistles
Replies: 10
Views: 1301

Re: Desperate for help dating antique Clarke and Generation whistles

Thank you! Do you know anything about the "R. Clarke" model?

Also, out of curiosity, where did you get this information. It's impossible to find anything online.
by coreyf
Sat Sep 14, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: The Chiff and Fipple Whistle Forum
Topic: Desperate for help dating antique Clarke and Generation whistles
Replies: 10
Views: 1301

Desperate for help dating antique Clarke and Generation whistles

Hi everyone! I've recently started a collection of vintage whistles, and I'm particularly interested in making a small display of Clarke Originals throughout history. Unfortunately, Clarke has been of no help in dating them, so I wanted to come here for help to see if anyone knows the history of the...