A foghorn "Tyfon" by Kockums Mek. Verkstad, Malmö, first half of the 20th century.
A foghorn "Tyfon" by Kockums Mek. Verkstad, Malmö, first half of the 20th century.
Brass. Wooden handle. Plaque label. Height 60 cm.
New screws on handle. Wear due to age and use. Minor wear.
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"The typhoon" is a compressed air-powered signalling device (mistlur) and was invented by Swedish Helge Rydberg around 1920.
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