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Ship's Foghorn from the U.S.S. Virginian, 1898

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£665.33
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About the Item

Crank handle bellows foghorn in a wood box with leather carry handle and copper trumpet. Lettering on the side reads "U.S.S. Virginian, 1895." Rotating the handle sounds the foghorn. Weight: 22 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 23"H x 12"W x 15" D Made: America Material: Wood Date: 1898
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 23 in (58.42 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1898
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Norwell, MA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 10751stDibs: LU1741245651812

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