antique partridge whistling sheet metal decoys. a rubber tub would be attached to the bottom to let the hunter create a warble for the bird to call. each has a grate in the neck for such.
tole peintre [painted sheet iron] whistling decoy partridge, with detailed plumage. they have supports or legs plus an air intake below, with a mesh grill aperture to the breast. Thought to be British or French and dates from the late 19th century.
Height 9" Length 9" , Width 4".
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Willing to separate if preferred.