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Ship's fog horn

A small conical shaped horn made entirely of brass, that was used as a signaling instrument to warn vessels in foggy conditions.

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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:423.121.1 End-blown straight labrosones
  • Repository:Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
  • Measurements:Length: 410mm; Diameter: 70mm