Bob Barrett Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 Here’s a new variety of collectibles for this category. I really enjoy the many different ways that automobilists have found to make noise out on the road. Whether the reason was warning signals, emergencies, relieving exhaust back pressure for more power, or just plain fun; the myriad inventions are fantastic. These are some examples from my Noise Maker Collection. Horns (warning): Photos #1 #2. Hand operated “push type” horn. Photos #3 #4. Hand operated “twist type” horns Emergency: Photo #5. Hand cranked siren (Federal brand) Power: Photo #6. Foot pedal operated exhaust cutout. Fun: Photo #7. Aermore 4 chime exhaust whistle. Photo #8. Spark plug/cylinder explosion whistle. Photo #9. 5 trumpet musical horn (16 pound monster) Enjoy, Bob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Cool topic Bob. This is a great opportunity to see some neat noise-makers. Have a few I need to take pics of, but for starters, here are a couple of related items displayed in by recreated old auto parts store. Terry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Very cool topic! thanks Bob and Terry. Walt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 Not mine but I wish....I've seen a couple of variations on this type of horn display that would have been on the counter in an old auto parts and accessory store. Anyone got one? Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Barrett Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 Today, while searching for something in the garage, I found another type of "noise maker" to add to the mix. It's another type of whistle, this time though it works on vacuum. It has no maker markings and is a bit shabby, but it works great. More fun! Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt G Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Nil Mellior was an upscale auto accessory store in NY City starting in the 1930s. At one time they had their space in the south lobby of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel! this was in their sales catalog from about 1937. They also show a "ocean liner horn" that would make the noise of an ocean liner to get people to move out of your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 From among my collection(s) of brassy items is this very early horn. It's not your conventional bulb horn though. It would be carried by a driver (or passenger) and used like a trumpet to signal that your car is coming. It has a single trumped style valve to change the tone, and it has a wooden "mouthpiece" to use to blow through. This is a French made horn and is probably very early 1900s. Many early signaling devices were carried over from the coaching days. Terry 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Barrett Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share Posted March 8, 2021 Terry, That is truly a great horn! It's an outstanding piece of early auto history. Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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