Rattle, used by Edinburgh Fire-fighters

This wooden fire rattle was used as an alarm in early-19th-century Edinburgh. It was swung around to produce a loud 'clacking' sound.

Spring-rattle of wood, used as a fire alarm in Edinburgh about the beginning of the 19th century

Edinburgh had fire-fighters since at least 1702, but only after a disastrous fire in the High Street, in 1824, was a more effective fire brigade set up.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-080-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.VO 19
Date:	Early 19th century
Material:	Wood
Dimensions:	270 mm x 260 mm
What:	Rattle, spring
Subject:	Firemarks (NMAS Classification)
Who:	David Laing (?)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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