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An authentic L.D. Lothrop boxed fog horn, SN: 22572. Pat. Aug. 2...
Item # 6922
Decoys, Fishing, & Military

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Winning Bid US $184 First bid $100
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Started 2023-01-31 00:00:00
Ended 2024-12-05 17:00:00
   

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An authentic L.D. Lothrop boxed fog horn, SN: 22572. Pat. Aug. 20, 1901 as engraved on the makers brass tag. Crank handle on box side and retaining its original red painted wood box and black stenciled letters on both sides. It appears the internal bellows are still working as it makes a sound. Measures 20 1/2 in. X 9.5 in X 16 1/2 in.. This fog horn was manufactured by the L.D.Lothrop Co., in Gloucester, Mass. The fog horn was invented by Llewellyn Day Lothrop, born in Appleton, Maine in March of 1836. In 1880 Mr. Lothrop started a general ship chandlers business in Gloucester. He invented different swivels & hooks for fishing, but was best known for the famous, Lothrop PATENT Fog Horn. His business was located on Duncan Point (Harbor Loop area) on Locust St., Gloucester, Mass. Grade: Excellent - Value: 200 to 600

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An authentic L.D. Lothrop boxed fog horn, SN: 22572. Pat. Aug. 2...
Item # 6922
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