Victorian Era Police or Fireman's Hand-crank Alarm Rattle with Mounting Bracket fish sculpture all those windows

all those windows

in good shape structurally and not fragile

There is some some wear and cracking to the interior lacquer particularly on the underside of the lid

presumed early 20th century

with a few light stains at upper left and along the top edge

Victorian Era Police or Fireman's Hand-crank Alarm Rattle with Mounting Bracket fish sculpture all those windowsI understand that this particular steel encased model of standing noisemaker was standard at police and fire stations in the late 19th and early 20th century, designed to be heard at long distances to signal distress or in the event of a fire or gas leak. When you turn the crank, the wooden cog wheel moves slats on each side, making a super loud clacking sound, which is must say is incredibly satisfying, and a great way to release stress, kind of like