Fine Art, Jewelry & Antiques
Fri, Nov 25, 2022 01:00AM EST
Lot 126
Leslie Supertyfon Horn from the Towboat Mercury
Sold for
$1,100
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A Leslie Supertyfon five-bell horn, commonly used in railroad locomotives, salvaged from a towboat. Cast aluminum with red and gray paint. The horn is accompanied by a bronze relief plaque that reads: "Twin Screw Diesel Towboat Mercury / Dravo Corporation / Pittsburgh, PA / 1983 / Designer Builder." The lot also includes a Graham-White (Salem, VA) horn valve.
The horn measures 12" x 28" x 26" overall, with bells ranging from lengths approximately 9 1/2" to 24" (5 1/2" to 10 1/2" wide). The plaque measures 12" x 17 3/4", and the Graham-White valve measures about 6" x 9".
Good apparent condition, though the horn is not tested. A little bit of scattered scuffing, and some pitting to the second smallest bell.
The horn measures 12" x 28" x 26" overall, with bells ranging from lengths approximately 9 1/2" to 24" (5 1/2" to 10 1/2" wide). The plaque measures 12" x 17 3/4", and the Graham-White valve measures about 6" x 9".