RARE WORKING 1901 Lothrop Patent Box Fog Horn Gloucester MA Brass Maritime For Sale

⚓ RARE & FULLY WORKING! ANTIQUE 1901 L. D. LOTHROP MARITIME BOX FOG HORN ⚓
Gloucester, Massachusetts • Serial #9393 • Authentic Seafaring HistoryUp for sale is a genuine, museum-grade piece of American maritime history! Most surviving 120-year-old box fog horns are dried-out display pieces with rotted internal bellows—BUT THIS ONE ACTUALLY WORKS!When you pump the hand lever, the internal bellows build great air pressure and force air through the brass horn, producing a loud, powerful warning blast just like it did on the Gloucester fishing schooners over a century ago.WHY THIS PIECE IS SPECIAL:
• 100% FUNCTIONAL: Extremely rare to find in operational condition with working bellows!
• GLOUCESTER PROVENANCE: Manufactured by L. D. Lothrop in Gloucester, Mass—the world-famous center of New England maritime and fishing history.
• STUNNING DISPLAY APPEAL: Features bright original stenciling on the wood case ("LOTHROP'S PATENT FOG HORN"), a gorgeous solid brass trumpet horn, original leather carrying strap, and the brass maker’s plate stamped with Serial #9393 and Patent Date Aug 20, 1901.DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS:
• Maker: L. D. Lothrop
• Location: Gloucester, MASS.
• Patent Date: August 20, 1901
• Serial Number: 9393
• Horn Material: Solid Brass
• Casing: Heavy Wood with Original Red/Black Stenciled Lettering
• Features: Leather Handle, Cast Iron Lever, Solid Brass Trumpet HornCONDITION REPORT:
• Mechanical: TESTED & WORKING! Bellows create air pressure and sound loud and clear when operated.
• Cosmetic: Incredible authentic antique patina with honest wear from actual seafaring use.
• Casing: Solid and sturdy wood structure with beautiful age character, scuffs, and weathering. Original stenciled lettering remains crisp and bold.
• Brass Horn: Beautiful natural aged patina with no major crushed areas or severe dents.SHIPPING & PACKAGING:
This historic item will be wrapped in heavy-duty bubble wrap, double-boxed if necessary, and shipped FULLY INSURED with tracking so it arrives safely at your door.Don't wait—working Lothrop fog horns in this condition rarely stay on the market long. Buy It Now or make an offer today!