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Foghorn in transit case by the Tokyo Siren Co. dated 1975.

$1,915.38
£1,400
€1,647.13
CA$2,630.48
A$2,944.03
CHF 1,537.24
MX$35,917.35
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A Japanese portable ship's foghorn in original case. By the Tokyo Siren Co. Circa 1975. Type: SH-180 The foghorn is hand cranked, and is in full working order, emittin a loud tone. Sound range: 1.5 miles approx. Length extended: 27 inches 69 cm. Tokyo Siren Seisakusho established in 1934, renamed Tokyo Siren Co., Ltd. in 1950.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1975
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. The metalwork has been cleaned and polished. The fog horn is in working order, it is loud.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1190241664782

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