Image 1 of Antique hand-operated ship's fog horn in wooden resonance box – working – ca. 1900
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Antique hand-operated ship's fog horn in wooden resonance box – working – ca. 1900

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Rare, authentic antique maritime foghorn dating to circa 1900, housed in its original wooden resonance box. A powerful industrial statement piece with a strong nautical character, fully functional and untouched. This rare, antique ship's foghorn is an authentic maritime signaling instrument from the late 19th/early 20th century. It is housed in a solid wooden resonance box and is operated via a mechanical hand crank, with a metal horn as the sound output. This type of foghorn was originally used on ships, in harbors, and along waterways to provide audible signals in fog and poor visibility. The presence of a partially preserved original instruction sticker (English/French, with nautical terms such as starboard and port tack) underscores its professional maritime use and historical authenticity. 👉 The foghorn has been tested and is in working order. When turning the crank, the mechanism produces a powerful, distinctive sound, as intended for this type of instrument. This makes the object exceptional: both visually impressive and a technically functional piece of heritage. The leather handle is original and shows clear signs of age, including a crack. This has deliberately not been repaired. The patina and wear are an integral part of the object's character and story. Today, this foghorn is a distinctive statement piece: ideal for an industrial, nautical, or eclectic interior particularly suitable for lofts, restaurants, hotels, or reception areas interesting as a collector's item or functional historical decor piece Details Period: circa 1900 Origin: Europe Material: wood, metal, leather Condition: original, unrestored, with authentic patina Functionality: tested and working Styling tip Place this object freestanding or on a pedestal to showcase both the wooden body and the metal horn. In a minimalist or industrial interior, it functions as a sculptural heritage object with a strong story. #Industrial #Loft #Brutalist #Nautical #Maritime #Eclectic #WabiSabi #GentlemansClub #LibraryStyle #Steampunk #Retro #Industrial #Loft #Brutalist #Nautical #Maritime #Eclectic #WabiSabi #GentlemansClub #LibraryStyle #Steampunk #RetroIndustria

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ConditionGoodColorsGold, BrownMaterialWoodNumber of items1Height41 cmWidth56 cmDepth20 cmSigns of usageDiscoloring, Scratches

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Zoersel, BelgiumOn Whoppah since November 2025 • 3 sales
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