American # 5109
American Cast Brass Engraved Yachtsman's Speaking Trumpet, Circa 1830
Description
American hand held cast brass engraved Yachtsman's speaking trumpet with bell shaped soldered mouthpiece, coned-shaped column with original interior red paint, and terminating on a rolled molded edge opening, Early-19th century. Trumpet was used to amplify communication between passing vessels. Signed Captain L. Freeman.
$ 5,800 Retail
16.5" T / 6.25" D
843-723-8886
# 5109