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Antique English Bellows Fireman's signaling horn, circa 1900. Manufactured by the Siebe Gorman & Co, Ltd. of London England. This … Read more Antique English Bellows Fireman's signaling horn, circa 1900. Manufactured by the Siebe Gorman & Co, Ltd. of London England. This very early foot operated bellows type air compressor was originally utilized to supply breathing air to a breathing mask in the late 1800s then they were converted to an alarm horn when more efficient breathing air devices were developed. The brass trumpet was added to accomplish this conversion. This same company developed the first undersea diving mask and also owned the patent for the first firefighters breathing mask. This very unique item is in good working order and is approximately 27 inches long by 27 inches high by 10 inches wide. It weighs approximately 26 pounds. There is a little discoloring of the brass trumpet as seen in the photos and a few wear and tear marks. It has a really neat brass plate on the top of the unit explaining the emergency lifeline code. Also used in mines to signal smoke danger. The bellows when pumped by foot produces a very loud keening sound from the brass horn. See less
- Dimensions
- 10ʺW × 26ʺD × 27ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Leather
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Very Good Very Good less
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