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Artist/Maker Hornby British, founded 1901

Double semaphore

1930–1940
Metal, plastic
Overall: 10 × 6 × 3 3/4 in. (25.4 × 15.2 × 9.5 cm)
Jerni Collection, acquired with generous support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Richard Gilder, and an anonymous donor
2014.31.2583
MarkingsOn bottom: "HORNBY // MADE IN ENGLAND // BY MECCANO LTD"
ClassificationsTOYS
DescriptionDouble semaphore. Black and white with green base. Two signals with red and white signal arms.
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