ACME Whistles

Polished Brass Harking Horn

Name: Polished Brass Harking Horn
Brand: ACME Whistles
SKU: HARKHORN-PB
Price: 35.70 GBP
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Polished Brass Harking Horn

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Polished Brass Harking Horn

The polished brass harking horn plays a large part in British history. An oft forgotten 'instrument'. They were originally designed as part of the 'boatman's kit'. A tool to help warn other working boats, both inland and seagoing boats. The harking horn is loud and raspy and certainly grabs the attention of those not looking where they are going. The name "harking' come from the older phrase 'Hark ye now'. ACME polished brass harking horns are Safety of Life at Sea approved due to their wonderful and clear sound. They also became hugely popular for railway workers, working on laying the massive British railway network. Nowadays they can obviously still be used on boats but they can be wonderful for those who like to explore the countryside as a survival aid. As they are only 6" long and will fit into any backpack.
Made in Birmingham

Made in Birmingham

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Polished brass harking horn handcrafted by Birmingham's whistle masters since 1870. Great choice for field sports enthusiasts who demand authentic traditional equipment.

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Solid brass. Nickel plated.

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Meet the Maker: ACME Whistles

Founded in Birmingham in 1870 by Joseph Hudson, ACME Whistles remains the world's largest and most famous whistle manufacturer, having produced over one billion whistles. Still handcrafted at their original Barr Street factory in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, ACME invented the world's first police whistle in 1884, revolutionising Victorian policing on London's smoggy streets. Their iconic Thunderer sports whistle, first advertised in 1884, changed the game for referees worldwide and is now approved by FIFA and used globally. From the RMS Titanic's original ship's mates' whistles to dog training whistles trusted by champion trainers, ACME's precision engineering and hand-tooling using original machinery ensures each whistle receives meticulous attention from skilled craftspeople. Trusted by the Royal Navy, Ministry of Defence and RNLI, ACME Whistles represents 155 years of unparalleled British manufacturing excellence.