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644. Bellows Operated Signal Horn & Air Supply by Siebe Gorman and Co Ltd., ca. late 19th/early 20th Century

Produced by Siebe Gorman & Co. LTD, Neptune Works Chessington Surrey, England. Top with oval maker's plaque and brass instruction plaque "Code of Signalling by Means of Life-line/ 1 Tug - More Air. 2 Tugs - Less Air. 3 Tugs - Help me Out", above an iron foot plate, studded edge leather sides and coiled spring fastening, on an oblong oak plinth. Approx. 26"T x 20-1/2"L x 10"W. Augustus Siebe, known for inventing the first deep sea helmet in 1830, also has the first patented Smoke Helmet.



100/150   Sold $247.25
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