English # 3974

English Rotary Boxed Nautical Foghorn Norwegian Pattern, Circa 1880
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Description

English Rotary nautical  foghorn with a boxed pine case stenciled Norwegian Pattern, paper operating instructions, exposed corner dovetailing, original leather strap, brass side crank, and original copper trumped horn. Foghorn is in working condition, Late 19th Century.


$ 4,000 Retail

OF THE PERIOD:     Empire
PLACE OF ORIGIN:     England
DATE OF MANUFACTURE:     Circa 1880

MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES:     Hand-Carved Pine, Cast Brass, Hand-Crafted Copper
CONDITION:     Excellent
WEAR:     Wear consistent with age and use
HEIGHT:     15 in. (38 cm)
WIDTH:     22 in. (56 cm)
DEPTH:     8 in. (20 cm)

Golden & Associates Antiques
206 King St. Charleston, SC 29401
 843-723-8886

Dealer Reference Number: # 3974