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In 1915, Magnavox put a horn to their \"telephone receiver with moving-coil system\" and then used it as a \"Fog-Horn\" for the local baseball park.  It was called the “Magna Vox” which was latin for “Great Voice.” In 1917, the Company changed its name to Magnavox. 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Today, the model is sold as the Hohner 1490 Blues Blaster.  With the growth of digital audio and the computer age, the production of astatic microphones ceased in 2001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday, it is vintage or the highway, and the astatic microphone is sought after by musicians and hobbyists alike.  \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Astatic\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn clearly let’s you be heard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32638829068359,"sku":"","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9189.jpg?v=1603671895"},{"product_id":"horn-2","title":"Mozart Baby Grand","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mozart Baby Grand\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is a one of a kind iHorn made from a 1925 Mozart Baby Grand radio horn.  Little information is available regarding the Mozart Grand Company, other than it was located in Newark, New Jersey, and was considered an “off brand” insofar as it was neither an Edison, Victrola, nor other major manufacturer of radio horns or phonographs.  Nonetheless, while little history is known, the advertising by Mozart Grand survived –\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1925, the Baby Grand sold for $9.00.  It was advertised as “The Perfect Christmas Gift.”  The advertisement in part stated,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e“You, of course, desire to give the best you can afford and if any Mozart product    comes within your price limit you will always have the satisfaction of knowing that you gave the best.”\u003c\/p\u003e\nToday, it is no different.  As in 1925, \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mozart Baby Grand \u003c\/u\u003eiHorn is the best.  Whether a gift for another, or one for yourself, with \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Mozart Baby Grand\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn you will always have the satisfaction of knowing that you gave or have the best.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32638845059143,"sku":"","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9194.jpg?v=1603672135"},{"product_id":"red-boy","title":"The Holtzer-Cabot","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Holtzer-Cabot\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is made from a 1925 Holtzer-Cabot National air raid horn.  The Holtzer -Cabot Electric Company operated in Boston, Mass.  In 1925 it sold for $12.00, at a time when the average hourly pay was $1.09 for an average gross monthly wage of $174.00.  Adjusted for inflation, the original purchase price equates to $166.52 or a cumulative inflation rate of 1287.7%.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCharles Holzter founded the company as \"Holtzer Co.\"  in 1875 manufacturing simple electrical devices such as doorbells and electric igniters. Cabot joined the business in 1889 and the name was changed to \"Holtzer-Cabot.  In 1891, the company built an electric car that sat four people and moved approximately 16 MPH. It was the first to feature a steering wheel, and is known as the first successful electric vehicle in America.  The company continued to branch out, making telephone\/telegraph-related products, clocks, and fire alarm systems. 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Victor had the trademark rights to use the image of the dog listening to the phonograph. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVictor was one of the first companies to see the importance of signing contracts with popular singing artists and musicians, making them exclusive to the Victor label. This made them successful in the record business. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 1906, Victor produced a cabinet model phonograph to blend in with furniture called \"Victrola\". 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Arthur came up with the idea of creating a brand name for Sears that would set it apart from other manufactures. The name \"Craftsman\" was being used by Marion-Craftsman Tool Company. Arthur liked this name and offered to pay Marion-Craftsman Tool Company for rights to use the name. In order for a tool to be marked with the Craftsman brand, the tool would have to pass a very rigorous set of standards. The Craftsman brand was first used on a line of saws. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Blow Torch\u003c\/u\u003e is flamin’ hot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32638878613575,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9224.jpg?v=1603673604"},{"product_id":"camera","title":"The Argus","description":"\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Argus iHorn\u003c\/u\u003e is made from an Argus C3 Cintar camera.   The flash housing serves as the bell.  The Argus C3 is a metal frame camera wrapped in pseudo-leather bakelite.  It was made between 1939 and 1957 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  It shot 35 mm film.  It was probably the single largest-selling non-single-use 35mm camera in history.  Over 2 million were sold during its lifetime, with its size and shape earning it the nickname of “the Brick.”  Like all cameras, \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Argus\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is a snapshot in time. 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Walter H. Hannam as designer and constructor, who had spent 18 months in the Antarctic with the Sir Douglas Mawson Polar Expedition as Chief Wireless Engineer and 2 years as Wireless Instructor at AIF headquarters in France during WW1. Hannam also operated experimental broadcast station 2YH.  Mr Z. J. Jacobs was Business Manager for the company.  Claravox ran a radio school which offered free instruction to DIY radio builders, so long as they purchased parts from Claravox.  Similarly, they ran competitions, giving away Claravox radios to the winner who built the best crystal radio set out of Claravox parts.  These marketing strategies while inventive and unique, did not result in substantial market penetration and the company folded when its business manager Mr. Jacobs died in 1926. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Claravox \u003c\/u\u003eiHorn will never be duplicated simply based on the scarcity of the horn.  So if you like the finer things in life, \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Claravox\u003c\/u\u003e is just the “high class” iHorn for you.  Good day mate!","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32638885494855,"sku":"","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9241.jpg?v=1603673803"},{"product_id":"three-piece","title":"The Bike Horn","description":"\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Bike Horn\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is made from a vintage bicycle bulb horn.  The bicycle bell was invented by John Richard Dedicoat,and patents for bicycle bells appear as early as 1877.  A \"bulb horn\" is operated by squeezing a rubber bulb attached to a metal horn, producing a single note through a metal reed.  In some places, bicycle horns are required equipment.  In the Summer of 2012, NYPD set up bicycle equipment checkpoints, pulling over cyclists and ticketing them for missing safety equipment, including horns or bells.  One can only assume that a The Bike Horn iHorn would meet those safety requirements, while providing hours of listening enjoyment without the pain and  annoyance of ear buds.  So ride into the sunset with \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Bike Horn\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666396098631,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9479.jpg?v=1604804430"},{"product_id":"round-1","title":"Model T","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Model T\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is made using a bulb horn from a Ford Model T automobile.  The Model T was produced by Ford Motor Company from 1908 to 1927.  The production of the Model T was responsible for the creation of assembly line manufacturing.  The standard 4-seat open tourer of 1909 cost $850;  in 1913, the price dropped to $550 and $440 in 1915. Sales were 69,762 in 1911; 170,211 in 1912; 202,667 in 1913; 308,162 in 1914; and 501,462 in 1915.  By the 1920s, the price had fallen to $260 because of increasing efficiencies of assembly line technique and volume.  By 1915, Model T's came equipped with a Klaxon \"aw-ooga\" horn.  Therefore, the bulb horn was only used between 1908 and 1915, making this horn approximately 100 years old.  \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Model T \u003c\/u\u003e is small but dynamic.  Travel safely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666396262471,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9486.jpg?v=1604804574"},{"product_id":"round-2","title":"Model T","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Model T\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is made using a bulb horn from a Ford Model T automobile.  The Model T was produced by Ford Motor Company from 1908 to 1927.  The production of the Model T was responsible for the creation of assembly line manufacturing.  The standard 4-seat open tourer of 1909 cost $850;  in 1913, the price dropped to $550 and $440 in 1915. 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Sales were 69,762 in 1911; 170,211 in 1912; 202,667 in 1913; 308,162 in 1914; and 501,462 in 1915.  By the 1920s, the price had fallen to $260 because of increasing efficiencies of assembly line technique and volume.  By 1915, Model T's came equipped with a Klaxon \"aw-ooga\" horn.  Therefore, the bulb horn was only used between 1908 and 1915, making this horn approximately 100 years old.  \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Double Bell\u003c\/u\u003e is small but dynamic.  Travel safely.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666399506503,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9505.jpg?v=1604805182"},{"product_id":"gold-bowl","title":"The Wine Funnel","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Wine Funnel iHorn\u003c\/u\u003e is made from an antique brass funnel, probably from the prohibition era.  Brass funnels were not common place and used only in the highest end operations.  \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Wine Funnel\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is a simple yet effective tool, its patina and functionality work as well today as when it was first made.  Regardless of its age, \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Wine Funnel \u003c\/u\u003eiHorn is remarkable in simplicity and grace, reminding us that the heart of a home is usually found in the kitchen. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666399801415,"sku":"","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9509.jpg?v=1604805346"},{"product_id":"grey-cup","title":"The Agateware","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAgateware\u003c\/u\u003e iHORN utilizes an agateware or graniteware funnel to pour out the sound.  The first two big US companies making enamel homewares were founded by migrants from Europe in the 1860s  Lalance and Grosjean started as a business importing sheet metal and metal homeware before setting up their Manufacturing Company in New York, with a metal stamping factory in Woodhaven. Their mottled enamel was agateware, typically blue.   Frederick and William Niedringhaus built up the St. Louis Stamping Co. in Missouri, then moved graniteware production to Granite City, Illinois.  They later evolved into NESCO, whose grey enamel was sometimes said to flow from \"pure melted granite.\" They got the first US patent for a mottled enamel finish, just a few months before a competing patent by L \u0026amp; G. The best-known brands, especially the granite and agate ware names, held onto a strong position into the 20th century. They sold for higher prices. In 1899 Lalance and Grosjean’s “Agate nickel-steel ware” was much more expensive than Haberman’s “grey mottled enameled ware”  L\u0026amp;G's 2 quart lipped saucepan cost 18¢ ; Haberman's was 7¢. Meanwhile, Sears had a set of 17 pieces of \"Peerless gray enamel ware\" selling for about $2.70.  \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Agateware\u003c\/u\u003e iHORN is pure Americana.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666400063559,"sku":"","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9513.jpg?v=1604805492"},{"product_id":"silver-horn","title":"The Canning Funnel","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Canning Funnel\u003c\/u\u003e is an antique tin canning funnel iHorn. Canning is a clear part of the past and present part of Americana.  Historically, canning was a necessary part of food storage and survival.  Now, while it serves the same function, it is also a part of family tradition and togetherness.  So \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Canning Funnel\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is about food, preservation but mostly about family.  So crack open a Kerr jar of peaches and sit back with your family to count your blessings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666400391239,"sku":"","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9517.jpg?v=1604805698"},{"product_id":"rubesss","title":"The Rubes","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Rubes \u003c\/u\u003eiHORN is made from a brass Rubes horn which was mounted on a Model T.  The oval shaped mounting bracket which bolted to the firewall indicates that the horn was made between 1914 and 1915.  The Rubes horn was connected to a bulb which was inside the cab of the Model T and was squeezed to emit the horn noise.  As originally constructed, the opening of the horn had a screen which kept foreign particles from entering the horn.  Rubes horns are highly collectible and valued in the vintage automobile collector market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                        \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Rubes\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is part of the industrial revolution and early Americana.  It is historic in the manner in which it contributed to the automotive experience.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666400587847,"sku":"","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9521.jpg?v=1604805783"},{"product_id":"galvanometer","title":"The Galvanometer","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGalvanometer\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is made from a 1930’s Jewell Electric Instrument Company meter coupled with a fox hunting horn.  Galvanometers developed from the observation that the needle of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Magnetic_compass\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Magnetic_compass\"\u003emagnetic compass\u003c\/a\u003e is deflected near a wire that has electric current flowing through it, first described by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hans_Christian_%C3%98rsted\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hans_Christian_%C3%98rsted\"\u003eHans Christian Ørsted\u003c\/a\u003e in 1820. They were the first instruments used to detect and measure small amounts of electric currents. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andr%C3%A9-Marie_Amp%C3%A8re\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Andr%C3%A9-Marie_Amp%C3%A8re\"\u003eAndré-Marie Ampère\u003c\/a\u003e, who gave mathematical expression to Ørsted's discovery and named the instrument after\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Galvanometer#cite_note-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Galvanometer#cite_note-1\"\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[1]\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e the Italian electricity researcher \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luigi_Galvani\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Luigi_Galvani\"\u003eLuigi Galvani\u003c\/a\u003e, who in 1791 discovered the principle of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Frog_galvanoscope\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Frog_galvanoscope\"\u003efrog galvanoscope\u003c\/a\u003e – that electric current would make the legs of a dead frog jerk.  \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Galvanometer\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn uses a vintage small fox hunting horn as the horn.  The \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGalvanometer\u003c\/u\u003e was a tool of the trade which reminds us that technology teaches and each of us is electric!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666400817223,"sku":"","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9525.jpg?v=1604805859"},{"product_id":"gold-horn","title":"The Bugle","description":"\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Bugle\u003c\/u\u003e iHORN is made from a vintage copper Bugle.  The Bugle Call is synonymous with the infantry. Even in the heat of the battle, on a cold night these brave men responded to the call of the horn, summoning the right.  A bugle call is a short tune, originating as a military signal announcing scheduled and certain non-scheduled events on a military installation, battlefield, or ship. Historically, bugles, drums, and other loud musical instruments were used for clear communication in the noise and confusion of a battlefield. Bugle calls typically indicated the change in daily routines of camp. Every duty around camp had its own bugle call, and since cavalry had horses to look after, they heard twice as many signals as regular infantry. \"Boots and Saddles\" was the most imperative of these signals and could be sounded without warning at any time of day or night, signaling the men to equip themselves and their mounts immediately. Bugle calls also relayed commanders' orders on the battlefield, signaling the troops to Go Forward, To the Left, To the Right, About, Rally on the Chief, Trot, Gallop, Rise up, Lay down, Commence Firing, Cease Firing, Disperse, and other specific actions.  \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Bugle\u003c\/u\u003e is a symbol of freedom and America’s role as a protector of the underdog.   It shines on our responsibility to insure human rights throughout the world, like a pillar of light which protects against man’s inhumanity to man.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666400915527,"sku":"","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9529.jpg?v=1604806065"},{"product_id":"electriometer","title":"The Sangamo","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Sangamo \u003c\/u\u003eiHorn is an early 1900’s table top electric meter.  It was used to record electricity usage.  The Sangamo Electric Co. manufactured  electrical meters, time switches and sonar and radio equipment, among other items, in Springfield from the 1890s until 1978. Sangamo was an offshoot of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/sangamoncountyhistory.org\/wp\/?p=595\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/sangamoncountyhistory.org\/wp\/?p=595\"\u003eIllinois Watch Co.\u003c\/a\u003e, and its Springfield facility generally was the watch company’s former factory, which took up four square blocks.  Sangamo produced anti-submarine sonar  and mica and paper capacitors, as well as watt-hour meters, during World War II, and the company’s employment jumped — from 1,200 locally in 1929 to more than 3,000 in 1943. Company sales amounted to $68 million in 1966, and total employment totaled 4,800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Sangamo\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is industrial and practical.  It is ingenuity in a practical form which was made in America and to survive the ravages of time.  No need to meter your reaction.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666406715463,"sku":"","price":335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9535.jpg?v=1604806180"},{"product_id":"heavy-silver-one","title":"The Wooster","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Wooster\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is made from an antique Wooster Brass Division fire nozzle made in the 1930’s which has been chromed.  This is a Beautiful antique firefighting nozzle made by the Wooster Brass Company in Wooster Ohio. Wooster Brass Company was the origins of the now famous Akron Brass Company which is still based in Wooster Ohio and produces top quality firefighting equipment. This nozzle is a two piece design with the valve and the straight tip nozzle.  The company was formed in 1918.  \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Wooster \u003c\/u\u003eis a tool of the first responders.  They protect and serve, putting their lives on the line everyday to protect our lives.  They deserve our gratitude and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666411696199,"sku":"","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9540.jpg?v=1604806259"},{"product_id":"vhs-looking","title":"The 8 Track","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 8 Track\u003c\/u\u003e  iHORN is made from a Sanyo after market 8 track player, coupled with a fox hunting horn, and garnished with an 8 Track tape by Steely Dan featuring the iconic song “Aja.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e8-track tapes were created in 1964 by a consortium led by Bill Lear of Lear Jet Corporation, along with Ampex, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Motorola, and RCA Victor Records (RCA).  They were extremely popular in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Japan, but relatively unknown to the rest of the world.  In September 1965, Ford Motor Company introduced factory-installed and dealer-installed eight-track tape players on the 1966 Mustang, Thunderbird and Lincoln.  It was considered convenient and portable.  However, size matters and by the early 1970’s, cassette tapes replaced the 8 track which was undersized out of the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 8 Track \u003c\/u\u003ewas part of the hippie generation and literally revolutionized the ability to play on demand popular music wherever you found yourself.  Whether in your car, boom boxing at the beach, or wherever the wind took you, \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 8 Track\u003c\/u\u003e allowed you to get and keep your groove on.  \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe 8 Track\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn lets you rock on and stroll back in time to when ideals were worth pursuing and hatred was took a back seat to love.  America could benefit from a look in the rear view mirror and remember that in revolution we found prosperity, creativity, and an ability to dream.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666424311879,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9544.jpg?v=1604806431"},{"product_id":"black-shorter-horn","title":"The Arion","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe ARION \u003c\/u\u003eiHORN is a small horn made by the Hartford Metal Products Company.  The horn was made in 1925.  Very little information exists regarding either the company or the horn.  However, its diminutive size tells us that it is very rare based on original manufacturing numbers.  Small radio horns were purchased only by the ultra rich who could afford to have such speakers in other than their main parlor.  Thus, compared to the larger diameter horns, the original manufacturing numbers were in a ratio of 1:50,000 (taking into consideration the collective industry).  Thus, these smaller diameter horns fetch a premium in the collecting world.\u003c\/p\u003e\nHistorically, Arion was a Greek poet, who is associated with the Greek Tragedies.  \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Arion iHorn\u003c\/u\u003e is not tragic but rather a survivor whose size belies the power of its punch.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666431684679,"sku":"","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9551.jpg?v=1604806550"},{"product_id":"cracked-horn","title":"The Dictogrand Upright","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDictogrand Upright\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is made from a Dictogrand Upright Radio Loud Speaker, which was made by the Dictograph Products Corporation in New York City.  It was made in 1924 and originally sold for $25.00.  This model is particularly rare and collectible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDictograph Products was a new player in radio technology in 1923.  However, Dictograph had a long history of acoustical products, including telephone systems and products to aid hearing for the deaf.  It was an international corporation, with offices in United States, Europe, and the Orient.  Its most famous product was the “Detective Dictograph Audio Amplifier.”  This police eavesdropping device was used to convict Ohio state senator Rodney J. Diegle of bribery in 1911;  U.S. Senator William Lorimer of Illinois for suborning perjury in 1912; and to indict Albert and Louis Bimberg of White Plains, N.Y., for trying to hire an employee to burn the American Oilcloth Co. plant in Trenton, N.J. in 1914.  Dictograph Products was a big player in telephone equipment parts as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Dictogrand Upright is stately.  It is a piece of Americana which reflects ingenuity, beauty and grace.  Its appearance and sound are symphonic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666441384007,"sku":"","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9556.jpg?v=1604807074"},{"product_id":"herald","title":"The Herald","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHerald\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is made from a Herald Electric Company Model B paper mache horn with a cast iron base.  Herald Electric Company was located in New York City, with its factory on East End Avenue. The paper mache horn produces a wonderful even sound.  The \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHerald\u003c\/u\u003e was made in 1924.   In its first year of production, The \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHerald\u003c\/u\u003e sold for $30.00.  If adjusted for inflation with a cumulative inflation rate of 1404.9% since 1924, that $30.00 purchase price would now be $451.48.  The production of The \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHerald\u003c\/u\u003e apparently was only for a two year period of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Herald\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is like an official messenger bringing the news and is clearly a sign of things to come.  As we walk into the future, we are reminded that the past is a window into the future. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666442006599,"sku":"","price":655.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9561.jpg?v=1604807518"},{"product_id":"big-one","title":"The Borkman Velvet","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Borkman Velvet iHorn\u003c\/u\u003e is made from a Borkman Radio Corporation Radio Horn which was manufactured in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1927.  Borkman had offices in Michigan as well.  Salt Lake City was and is a hot bed of innovation, and from the early 1900’s was on the cutting edge of sound amplification. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e            \u003cu\u003eThe Borkman Velvet\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is smooth and understated.  It merits your consideration.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666447085639,"sku":"","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9566.jpg?v=1604807901"},{"product_id":"heavy-base","title":"The Steampunk","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Steampunk \u003c\/u\u003eiHorn is a one of a kind piecemeal horn made by someone in Canada.  Based on my knowledge, the horn itself is probably an S.G. Brown horn, made in England in the early 1920s.  The base is a homemade piece, probably from either laboratory or other medical equipment.  Regardless, \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Steampunk\u003c\/u\u003e is alluring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteampunk is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Retrofuturism\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Retrofuturism\"\u003eretrofuturistic\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Subgenre\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Subgenre\"\u003esubgenre\u003c\/a\u003e of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Science_fiction\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Science_fiction\"\u003escience fiction\u003c\/a\u003e that incorporates technology and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Applied_arts\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Applied_arts\"\u003eaesthetic designs\u003c\/a\u003e inspired by 19th-century \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Industrial_Revolution\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Industrial_Revolution\"\u003eindustrial\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Steam_engine\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Steam_engine\"\u003esteam-powered\u003c\/a\u003e machinery.\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/sup\u003e Today, I see little in the way of steam powered machinery in what falls into the general category of steampunk. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Steampunk\u003c\/u\u003e is truly one of a kind.  Sometimes, I see things that have the undefined “IT” and the \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Steampunk\u003c\/u\u003e falls squarely into that category, you can’t describe IT but know IT when you see IT.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666447609927,"sku":"","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9572.jpg?v=1604808542"},{"product_id":"metal-wood","title":"Amberola X","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Amberola X iHORN\u003c\/u\u003e is made from an Edison Victrola Phonograph, Amberola series.  These were manufactured between 1911 and approximately 1926, when the Edison company failed.  This horn was an internal speaker housed inside the Victrola wooden cabinet.  The horn contains its original wood painted finish, which was used only until 1920, when technology developed to incorporate fabric on the face of the horn, precluding it being visible and obviating the need to replicate the grain of the cabinet.  The horn has not been refurbished.\u003c\/p\u003e\nWhile fairly compact in size, \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Amberola X\u003c\/u\u003e packs a wallop of volume and tone.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666448166983,"sku":"","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9579.jpg?v=1604808956"},{"product_id":"car-horn","title":"The Philco 826","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Philco 826\u003c\/u\u003e is iHORN made with a Philco car radio manufactured in 1937 which is in pristine condition.  It includes the original tuning head.  It is coupled with a Grover air horn. These horns were used on emergency vehicles and nautical applications. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e            The history of Philco auto radios can be traced back to the Automobile Radio Corporation, which was formed in 1927 by C. Russell Feldman to produce Transitone radios for installation in automobiles.  William M. Heina of The Bronx, New York, was a prolific inventor. He formed his own company, the Heina Radio Corporation, prior to the beginnings of Automobile Radio Corporation. In 1926, Heina applied for a patent for the use of a radio in the dashboard of an automobile, along with a loop antenna in the roof of the car. The patent was granted April 26, 1927. Heina's company was acquired by the Automobile Radio Corporation in 1927.  Philco ultimately acquired ARC and began marketing radios under the Philco brand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            Mid-sized but mighty.  Well worn but time tested.  \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Philco 826\u003c\/u\u003e is the master of both amplitude and quality.  It is a marvel and beautiful to behold.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666449018951,"sku":"","price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9584.jpg?v=1604809341"},{"product_id":"red-horn","title":"The Jewel","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Jewel \u003c\/u\u003eiHorn is an early 1900’s time switch.  The patent was issued January 31, 1911 to Benjamin Franklin Flegel of Warren, Ohio.  According to the letters it is an Automatic Electric Time Switch, and which explain that it is “designed for the turning on and off of an electric switch at predetermined times by means of time mechanism and the arrangement is such that although the time mechanism be of the ordinary twelve hour type the switch will be actuated but once in twenty-four hours to the on position and then to the off position, or the reverse if such be desired. Switches of this character are ordinarily though not necessarily used in connection with electric signs which, it is desirable, should be set in operation at a certain time, and then be cut out of operation at a certain later time without the necessity of attention on the part of an operator. The arrangement of the mechanism, under the present invention, is such that the clock may run for a day, or for a week, or for a month, or. for any time, and indicate the time in the usual manner with a twelve hour dial, but the switch will be turned on once a day at the desired time and will then be turned off after the lapse of a predetermined time and will remain off until the return of the same hour on the next succeeding day.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRegardless of its function, \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Jewel\u003c\/u\u003e is exquisite and another example of a mind seeing the need, with the skill, education and training to ingeniously invent a solution.  \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Jewel\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is an understated example of the unique nature of American enterprise and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666449379399,"sku":"","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9589.jpg?v=1604809665"},{"product_id":"paymaster","title":"The Paymaster","description":"\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Paymaster\u003c\/span\u003e is made from a vintage Paymaster S-600 Check writing machine coupled with a vintage brass bicycle horn.  Paymaster Corporation started manufacturing Paymaster check writer also referred to as a check protector, check printer, check machine, and check signer.  The Paymaster check imprinter machine was commonly used for payroll to imprint the amount to protect against check fraud and check alteration.  The S-600 was made in the mid to late 1960s.  So protect yourself with \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Paymaster\u003c\/span\u003e iHorn.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666449510471,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9594.jpg?v=1604809750"},{"product_id":"round-3","title":"Model T","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Model T\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is made using a bulb horn from a Ford Model T automobile.  The Model T was produced by Ford Motor Company from 1908 to 1927.  The production of the Model T was responsible for the creation of assembly line manufacturing.  The standard 4-seat open tourer of 1909 cost $850;  in 1913, the price dropped to $550 and $440 in 1915. Sales were 69,762 in 1911; 170,211 in 1912; 202,667 in 1913; 308,162 in 1914; and 501,462 in 1915.  By the 1920s, the price had fallen to $260 because of increasing efficiencies of assembly line technique and volume.  By 1915, Model T's came equipped with a Klaxon \"aw-ooga\" horn.  Therefore, the bulb horn was only used between 1908 and 1915, making this horn approximately 100 years old.  \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Model T \u003c\/u\u003e is small but dynamic.  Travel safely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32666451738695,"sku":"","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9598.jpg?v=1604809806"},{"product_id":"motorola","title":"Motorola 408","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Motorola 408\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is made from a Motorola 1946 Model 408 car radio with control head and a Victrola Amberola series horn.  Paul Galvin, owner of Galvin Manufacturing Corporation, a battery manufacturer who made a device that allowed radios to run on household current. In the 1930's the big radio companies all ended in \"ola\" so Galvin, who was then moving into making automobile radios, changed the name of his company to Motorola.  1950’s was a post World War II explosion of automobile production and sales with almost 58,000,000 automobiles produced and sold, compared to a total U.S. population of only 179, 323,175! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe horn is a 1940’s Jubilee horn.  These horns had a smaller snail horn attached to them in order to create a two tone sound when engaged. \u003c\/p\u003e\nHope and prosperity, combined with sock hops and drive inn movies flourished as America’s passion for life twisted the night away.  So, rock the road with \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Motorola 408 iHorn\u003c\/u\u003e!","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32708370137159,"sku":"","price":555.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9664.jpg?v=1606429887"},{"product_id":"gold-m","title":"Motorola 501","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Motorola 501 \u003c\/u\u003eiHorn is made from a Motorola 1951 Model 501 car radio and a jubilee horn.  Paul Galvin, owner of Galvin Manufacturing Corporation, a battery manufacturer who made a device that allowed radios to run on household current. In the 1930's the big radio companies all ended in \"ola\" so Galvin, who was then moving into making automobile radios, changed the name of his company to Motorola.  1950’s was a post World War II explosion of automobile production and sales with almost 58,000,000 automobiles produced and sold, compared to a total U.S. population of only 179, 323,175! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe horn is a 1940’s Jubilee Piggyback horn.  It was called a piggyback horn because attached to it was a second smaller “snail” type horn, each of which emitted a different tone, making the horn capable to two tones with volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\nHope and prosperity, combined with sock hops and drive inn movies flourished as America’s passion for life twisted the night away.  So, rock the road with \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Motorola 501 iHorn\u003c\/u\u003e!","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32708370432071,"sku":"","price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/files\/5011.jpg?v=1695340621"},{"product_id":"gold-round-one","title":"Dictogrand Portable Radio Horn","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDictogrand\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is made from a Dictogrand Type R-3 Radio Loud Speaker, which was made by the Dictograph Products Corporation in New York City.  This was a low profile, “portable” speaker made in 1923.  It came in black, mahogany, rubber, red, and this copper finish.  This model is particularly rare and collectible. Its original sale price when first made was $29.00.  Applying the consumer price index from 1923 to 2013, this would equate to $410.00 today!!!  This is a cumulative inflation rate of 1312%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDictograph Products was a new player in radio technology in 1923.  However, Dictograph had a long history of acoustical products, including telephone systems and products to aid hearing for the deaf.  It was an international corporation, with offices in United States, Europe, and the Orient.  Its most famous product was the “Detective Dictograph Audio Amplifier.”  This police eavesdropping device was used to convict Ohio state senator Rodney J. Diegle of bribery in 1911;  U.S. Senator William Lorimer of Illinois for suborning perjury in 1912; and to indict Albert and Louis Bimberg of White Plains, N.Y., for trying to hire an employee to burn the American Oilcloth Co. plant in Trenton, N.J. in 1914.  Dictograph Products was a big player in telephone equipment parts as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe Dictogrand is small and stately.  It is a piece of Americana which reflects ingenuity, beauty and grace.  Its appearance and sound are symphonic.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32708370956359,"sku":"","price":845.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9669.jpg?v=1606430084"},{"product_id":"grey-tall","title":"The IBM","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIBM \u003c\/u\u003eis an art deco punch clock made in the 1950s.  \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eT\u003c\/strong\u003ehe very first employee time recorder was designed and manufactured in 1888 in New York by William Bundy who was a jeweler by trade. As his employee time clock became more popular he set up the Bundy Manufacturing Company with his brother Harlow to make time clocks on a larger scale.  The time cards had a time in and time out box printed onto them, the employee was required to line up the markings on the card insert mechanism (card throat), insert the time card, and then press down on a lever that activated a hammer mechanism which enabled the date and time to be imprinted onto the clock card through an inked ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIBM was founded in 1911 in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Endicott,_New_York\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Endicott,_New_York\"\u003eEndicott, New York\u003c\/a\u003e, as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Computing-Tabulating-Recording_Company\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Computing-Tabulating-Recording_Company\"\u003eComputing-Tabulating-Recording Company\u003c\/a\u003e (CTR) and was renamed \"International Business Machines\" in 1924. IBM is incorporated in New York and has operations in over 170 countries.\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. \u003c\/sup\u003eIn the 1880s technologies emerged that would ultimately form the core of International Business Machines (IBM) patenting computing scales, and dial recorders.  It evolved into one of the first high tech computing companies and maker of all types of business machines to increase productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIBM\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is another in the line of automation and innovation which resulted in greater efficiency.  So put your phone into the \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIBM\u003c\/u\u003e and punch out for the day.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32708371185735,"sku":"","price":445.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9672.jpg?v=1606430140"},{"product_id":"brunet","title":"Brunet","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Brunet\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is made from a 1926 French Brunet radio horn made by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.radiomuseum.org\/dsp_hersteller_detail.cfm?company_id=2010\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.radiomuseum.org\/dsp_hersteller_detail.cfm?company_id=2010\"\u003eBrunet \u0026amp; Cie, Éts. Brunet in Paris\u003c\/a\u003e.  The importance of radio transmission in Europe cannot be under stated.  The history of radio starts in 1899 when Italian Gugliermo Marconi establishes a radio connection between \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.radioheritage.net\/europe\/countries-uk.htm\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.radioheritage.net\/europe\/countries-uk.htm\"\u003eEngland\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.radioheritage.net\/europe\/countries-france.htm\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.radioheritage.net\/europe\/countries-france.htm\"\u003eFrance\u003c\/a\u003e.  News is broadcast for the very first time by Radio Tour Eiffel on 3 November \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.radioheritage.net\/europe\/years-1925.htm\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.radioheritage.net\/europe\/years-1925.htm\"\u003e1925\u003c\/a\u003e.  However, its real import flourishes during WWII.  On 4 June \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.radioheritage.net\/europe\/years-1939.htm\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.radioheritage.net\/europe\/years-1939.htm\"\u003e1939\u003c\/a\u003e Radio Normandie starts broadcasting. In January \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.radioheritage.net\/europe\/years-1940.htm\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.radioheritage.net\/europe\/years-1940.htm\"\u003e1940\u003c\/a\u003e commercial Radio Normandie ceases broadcasting due to financial problems. The transmitter is then used for unofficial foreign broadcasts of the Austrian freedom station.  It was through the radio that the German invasion was broadcast to Europe.  Radio stations were of such import to resistance that when the Germans occupied any place, they immediately took control and most frequently destroyed the transmitters cutting off communication links.  Those transmitters that survived were used by the underground to assist in the war effort. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Brune\u003c\/u\u003et iHorn was part of that important communication link.  It survived German invasion and occupation to receive messages of freedom.  It is a symbol of the better part of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32708371841095,"sku":"","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9674.jpg?v=1606430198"},{"product_id":"phone","title":"Talk of the Times","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Talk of the Times \u003c\/u\u003eiHORN  is a blend of technologies which in their day, altered the American landscape.  The base unit is a Western Electric Bell Telephone.  On the receiver side, under the plate are a series of patent numbers, the latest of which dates 1894.  The telephone modernized stationary spot-to-spot communication in the same manner that cellular telephones altered the mobility of that same method of communication.  The horn is an antique kitchen funnel, a tool which was used in every American household. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCombined, the \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTalk of the Times\u003c\/u\u003e IHORN is both beautiful and functional.  It speaks of the technological revolutions which have retrospectively and will prospectively alter the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32708372136007,"sku":"","price":515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9677.jpg?v=1606430254"},{"product_id":"tower","title":"The Meistersinger","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Meistersinger \u003c\/u\u003eiHORN is a Tower Meistersinger radio speaker was made in 1925 by the Tower Manufacturing Company in Boston, Massachusetts.  The original cost of the horn was $15.00.  I love radio horns, the Meistersinger has its own specific love story as it was once part of a transcontinental love story and served in lieu of an engagement ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003eThe Meistersinger\u003c\/u\u003e iHORN is unique, practical, and a wonderful trip into the American past.  The power of American ingenuity is embodied in \u003cu\u003eThe Meistersinger\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn.  It is a marvelous example of how the past is always a window to the present . . . and future, but at its core, it is about love.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32708372594759,"sku":"","price":805.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9680.jpg?v=1606430485"},{"product_id":"brown-guy","title":"Bristol Super S","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Bristol Audiophone\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is made from a rare Bristol Audiophone radio horn loudspeaker made by the Bristol Company in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1922.  This model is the Audiophone Senior.  It was a high end radio horn when first made, selling for $40.00, which adjusted for inflation is $580.48 (or 1351.2% cumulative inflations rate).  These radio horns are rare and highly sought after for their sleek innovative design and wonderful tonal quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Bristol Manufacturing Company was established in 1889 in Naugatuck, Connecticut. Bristol pioneered the manufacture of recording products, including the circular chart recorder still used throughout industry today. In 1892, the company moved to Waterbury, Connecticut, where it remained for 95 years. Throughout the years, Bristol produced a wide variety of product lines, including radio equipment.  By 1915, the company was manufacturing the largest and most complete line of industrial instruments in the world, including instruments to measure and record temperature, electricity, pressure, motion, time, flow, and humidity.   In 1915, the founder William Henry Bristol invented the “Bristolphone” to simultaneously record voices and other sounds with motion in moving pictures. He founded the William H. Bristol Talking Picture Corporation to develop “synchronized talking motion pictures,” and produced one of the first full-length motion pictures with sound. The Bristolphone was used in nearly one hundred movie houses in the U.S. He also developed and manufactured loud speakers, power amplifiers, radios and phonograph recorders. His “Audiophone,” which was used at Yankee Stadium and Grand Central Station in New York, revolutionized public address systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Bristol Audiophone\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is well preserved and yet another example of the scope and breadth of American ingenuity and diversity.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32708372922439,"sku":"","price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9683_4c93d35c-783b-4085-a2f2-8ceb7d9bbf6c.jpg?v=1606430396"},{"product_id":"four-guy","title":"The Martin Signal","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Martin Signal\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is made from a Vintage 1950's, brass signal horn. In its original condition, it had a rubber bulb on the end, which when squeezed allowed the valve to  produce  two tones.  Manufactured by the Martin Band Instrument Company and made from enameled brass.  This unusual two tone warning signal was used by the Dutch railway and shipping industries. 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Its original sale price when first made was $29.00.  Applying the consumer price index from 1923 to 2013, this would equate to $410.00 today!!!  This is a cumulative inflation rate of 1312%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDictograph Products was a new player in radio technology in 1923.  However, Dictograph had a long history of acoustical products, including telephone systems and products to aid hearing for the deaf.  It was an international corporation, with offices in United States, Europe, and the Orient.  Its most famous product was the “Detective Dictograph Audio Amplifier.”  This police eavesdropping device was used to convict Ohio state senator Rodney J. Diegle of bribery in 1911;  U.S. Senator William Lorimer of Illinois for suborning perjury in 1912; and to indict Albert and Louis Bimberg of White Plains, N.Y., for trying to hire an employee to burn the American Oilcloth Co. plant in Trenton, N.J. in 1914.  Dictograph Products was a big player in telephone equipment parts as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe Dictogrand is small and stately.  It is a piece of Americana which reflects ingenuity, beauty and grace.  Its appearance and sound are symphonic.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32708378230855,"sku":"","price":845.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9696.jpg?v=1606430768"},{"product_id":"brownie-1","title":"Kodak Duaflex","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Duaflex IV\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e iHorn\u003c\/u\u003e is made from a Kodak Duaflex box camera with a flash as the horn.  The Duaflex  was made between 1955-1960.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Eastman Kodak Company was founded in 1888.  During most of the 20th century, Kodak held a dominant position in photographic film.  As late as 1976, Kodak commanded 90% of film sales and 85% of camera sales in the U.S. Kodak began to struggle financially in the late 1990s, as a result of the decline in sales of photographic film and its slowness in transitioning to digital photography.  In January 2012, Kodak filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.  Kodak emerged from the bankruptcy, smaller but more in tune with current technology and continues as a successful enterprise today.  The Duaflex camera line started in 1947 through 1960.  The Duaflex were designed as a cheap, lightweight, easily to operate twin lens cameras made of bakelite plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Duaflex\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is an iHorn of historic import.  It put the power of capturing the moment in the common man’s hands.  As advertised by Kodak, “Everyone is `good’ with this new reflex camera.”  Now it is clear, life is “good” with \u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Duaflex \u003c\/u\u003eIV iHorn.  Point, Click, Shoot, Listen.","brand":"iHorns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32708378755143,"sku":"","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0082\/9462\/9447\/products\/IMG_9699.jpg?v=1606430821"},{"product_id":"small-fry","title":"The Hoyt","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Hoyt\u003c\/u\u003e iHorn is made from a 1920’s Hoyt Electrical Instrument Works  Ammeter made in Pennacook, New Hampshire most often used in the early automotive industry.  An ammeter (from Ampere Meter) is a measuring instrument used to measure the current in a circuit. 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Shortly before receiving his degree, however, Coleman ran out of money, and he became a traveling typewriter salesman. While in a coalmining town in Alabama, he noticed the intense white glow of a lamp in a drugstore window. Coleman immediately saw the lamp as an important step forward.  Coleman arranged to sell this new type of lamp, but he met with little success because of a prior salesman’s misrepresentations.  Unable to sell his lamps, Coleman hit upon the idea of leasing them for $1 per week and servicing them himself. If the lamps failed, the customer did not have to pay. Revenues skyrocketed. Ultimately Coleman purchased the rights to the lamp and the Coleman company took off.  During World War I, the United States declared his lamps essential and Coleman made over one million lamps for the military and American Farmers.   The company was not entirely successful in developing new products and markets. During the late 1920s, Coleman made a line of waffle irons, coffee percolators, toasters, and electric irons. Coleman could not, however, compete with Westinghouse Electric Corporation and General Electric Company and withdrew these product lines quickly. 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