拍品專文
It has been suggested that the portable nature of this type allowed the user to direct the sound from the bow of the ship in order to search for icebergs; should the call be returned, an iceberg was ahead
細節
A pair of bellows operated foghorn
constructed in wood, leather and brass, the brass horn stamped Alldays & Onions, Birmingham, England and further stamped TRITON -- 34in. (86.5cm.)
See illustration
constructed in wood, leather and brass, the brass horn stamped Alldays & Onions, Birmingham, England and further stamped TRITON -- 34in. (86.5cm.)
See illustration