The finish is antiqued brass with inscribed decorative rings near the head and foot. For another comparison, here it is side by side with a standard high D Feadóg:
And here is some detail of the Delrin head and fipple. The windway is curved, similar in design to the Sindt, and a smaller version of Ken's standard SZBE high whistles. You can see the ring for attaching a pendant chain:
Of course, the big question is, does it play? My fingers are much too large to cover the holes normally. But by using a 4-finger technique (T1, T2, B1, B2 only) I managed work out a more or less usable fingering:
Kesh Jig in Bb on SZBE Mini F (Mp3)
The whistle is actually well in tune with F and with itself, and it has a pleasant, bright tone for such a small, high voice. And some practice would probably improve my dodgy fingering. Here it is in 4-fingered playing position:
I'm not sure if Ken is still making these, but his care and craftsmanship are remarkable. I also have his new SZBE aluminum high D with the convertible foot joints (long and short). It's a fine instrument and a favorite of mine.
It was so small, one finger covered 2 holes. I learned to play Down by the Sally Gardens on it. 
Don't blame you. Maybe it was just my speakers, and I know you said it had a pleasant tone, but that recording sure got to my ears with the super high pitches. That's neat though, I want one!
