what is this?

**Randall Clark** · 10-03-2011, 07:54 PM

Two in this 1960 house. Thought it was doorbell chime but house had one of those too.

**Gunnar Alquist** · 10-03-2011, 09:06 PM

Might be a mechanical fire alarm. Just guessing. They would wind-up and then release when they got hot.

**Steven Turetsky** · 10-04-2011, 01:39 AM

Intercom? Doorbell?

Where are they located?

**wayne soper** · 10-04-2011, 05:24 AM

speakers, stereo, remember that?

**Randall Clark** · 10-04-2011, 06:43 AM

One located above front door and other above back hallway. Looked like there was a small trumpet horn shaped thing and blue light bulb inside.

**Alton Darty** · 10-04-2011, 01:29 PM

Doorbell flasher for hearing impaired occupants?

**Jerry Peck** · 10-04-2011, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by Randall Clark

One located above front door and other above back hallway. Looked like there was a small trumpet horn shaped thing and blue light bulb inside.

Originally Posted by Alton Darty

Doorbell flasher for hearing impaired occupants?

I agree with Alton (and Steven) - door bell, with a built-in light.

**Galen L. Beasley** · 10-05-2011, 12:20 PM

Old carbon tetrachloride fire extinguishers maybe?

**Alton Darty** · 10-05-2011, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by Galen L. Beasley

Old carbon tetrachloride fire extinguishers maybe?

All the old carbon tet fire grenades I have seen look more like this one

**Duane Fernandes** · 01-25-2013, 12:19 PM

**Tom Rees** · 01-25-2013, 07:42 PM

Good find Duane!!

**Rick Cantrell** · 01-25-2013, 07:53 PM

That was a good find, and from a first time poster.

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