Steam whistle - Black flute
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Selected by Paul Wullems
He accumulated 18 years' experience, worked as junior specialist at Sotheby’s and managed Kunsthandel Jacques Fijnaut.
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A Black’s steam whistle dating from around 1900–1920, made of brass, bronze and cast iron, in good used condition with small signs of aging and spots, originating from the Netherlands, with dimensions about 45 cm high, 16 cm wide and 13 cm deep and weighing 6.3 kg, marked and numbered in relief on the cast iron.
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Description from the seller
A beautiful steam whistle in its original condition, a so-called "black flute". It served as an alarm signal when the water level in the steam boiler dropped below a certain level. The steam whistle dates from around 1900 and is made of brass, bronze, and cast iron. Marked and numbered in relief on the cast iron.
The name of the flute does not indicate its color, but rather the inventor's name. The official designation is Black's flute.
A very decorative antique maritime object.
Many photos have been added so that the condition can be assessed properly. Also a photo with a pen so that the size can be determined accurately.
The photos are part of the description.
The steam whistle is packed very carefully and sent by registered mail and insured, with a track & trace code.
Also check out my other lots and you may save on shipping.
Not sent to the United States.
Seller's Story
,We specialize in antique maritime objects. But also more recent maritime objects, old measuring devices and other curiosities.
The customer comes first with us. We try to handle everything as well as possible and to take care of the shipment in a very good way. If the buyer is not satisfied, we always come to a solution together. See our reviews for confirmation.
We appreciate personal contact, even if there are complaints.
If several lots are purchased in the same auction, we will calculate the cheapest shipping costs based on registered shipping. Shipping costs that are too much collected by Catawiki will be reimbursed to you afterwards
A beautiful steam whistle in its original condition, a so-called "black flute". It served as an alarm signal when the water level in the steam boiler dropped below a certain level. The steam whistle dates from around 1900 and is made of brass, bronze, and cast iron. Marked and numbered in relief on the cast iron.
The name of the flute does not indicate its color, but rather the inventor's name. The official designation is Black's flute.
A very decorative antique maritime object.
Many photos have been added so that the condition can be assessed properly. Also a photo with a pen so that the size can be determined accurately.
The photos are part of the description.
The steam whistle is packed very carefully and sent by registered mail and insured, with a track & trace code.
Also check out my other lots and you may save on shipping.
Not sent to the United States.
Seller's Story
,We specialize in antique maritime objects. But also more recent maritime objects, old measuring devices and other curiosities.
The customer comes first with us. We try to handle everything as well as possible and to take care of the shipment in a very good way. If the buyer is not satisfied, we always come to a solution together. See our reviews for confirmation.
We appreciate personal contact, even if there are complaints.
If several lots are purchased in the same auction, we will calculate the cheapest shipping costs based on registered shipping. Shipping costs that are too much collected by Catawiki will be reimbursed to you afterwards
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
6300 g
Iron type
Cast iron
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Bronze, Iron
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
45 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated Period
1900-1910, 1910-1920
Title additional information
Black flute
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