Mechanical horn

Made:
1830-1900 in England
Mechanical horn, possibly for use in fog, English, 1830-1900

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Mechanical horn, possibly for use in fog, English, 1830-1900
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Mechanical horn, possibly for use in fog, English, 1830-1900

Details

Category:
Wellcome (general)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A630651
Materials:
case, wood, horn, copper and crank, iron
Measurements:
length 550 mm
height 380 mm
horn: length 430 mm
type:
foghorns

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