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Hello all,

I found this horn somewhat recently, I was wondering what exactly it is and/or what company made it. I have a feeling it may be a Columbia horn that had its nickel plating removed, though, I saw a very similar one on ebay that resembles it exactly. Sorry for the size of the link, but here is the ebay listing.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/362418578515?h ... R7qilf3eYg

The dimensions are about 25 by 21, same as the ebay listing. Just curious on any insight about this horn someone may have. Its a smaller size than I usually see. I have also included pictures of it on my edison home model B.
Thanks!

Hawthorne & Sheble.

George P.

Just a comment...
It reminds me of the front mount busy bee horns (usually in iridescent red). I know Hawthorne and Shelby joined forces with O'Neill for the aretino and Yankee prince machines, but I don't think those horns have a place for a chain to attach.

daverob wrote: Tue Oct 03, 2023 11:24 pm Just a comment...
It reminds me of the front mount busy bee horns (usually in iridescent red). I know Hawthorne and Shelby joined forces with O'Neill for the aretino and Yankee prince machines, but I don't think those horns have a place for a chain to attach.
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They have quite a similar look, Dave, Very similar construction.
Thanks for the insight!