Ric Dean Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 (edited) Quote Horn ‘Standard Metal Mfg Co’ 1920s? need application info I have few questions about this Horn, can anyone tell me the date range of this style? assuming that it is an aftermarket item what is the proper way to mount it; if it mounts to a 1920s or earlier round windshield post it would spin when depressing the button as there is a lot of resistance in it. Would there be another bracket needed? Thank you, Ric Edited January 17, 2017 by Ric Dean mistake (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Motorcycle horn ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMoneyPit Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 An Early motorcycle horn, say 1912-1917 compared to similar car horns, but it could be an accessory and not a factory installed piece. Either way someone will want your horn for a project bike, and it should bring good money IMO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lump Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 The vast majority of horns like this were sold as aftermarket accessories, and could be found on motorcycles and/or bicycles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Dean Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Thank you for the info. I am including a photo with a ruler showing the Horn Bell and it looks to be about 4 1/2 inches. Does that still put in the realm of a motorcycle item? Ric Edited January 17, 2017 by Ric Dean mistake (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lump Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Keep in mind that it was probably sold from a hardware store or auto parts store (they were sometimes the same store, back in the day!), for anyone to buy and use any way they chose. Some smaller cars were likely fitted with them...as were some open cab-style trucks, etc. But the smaller size makes it SEEM correct on a vintage motorcycle, and so that is a market where such horns as this are popular, and valuable. But I would think it would be a stretch to say it is a "motorcycle horn." Rather, it is merely a small accessory horn, like you might choose to put on a motorcycle, bicycle, or small car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleek Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Looks like the mounting bracket is made for clipping onto handlebars. I think that is the reason everyone assumes that cycles are the market it was primarily made for. I agree it could be adapted for other uses and probably many were. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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