Marks Bros. Co. 1921 Halloween Horn noisemaker with the classic orange cone and black Halloween graphics, marked for Boston, U.S.A. The printed patent line reads U.S. PAT. SEPT. 13, 1921 MARKS BROS. CO. BOSTON.
This is a factory-printed Halloween noisemaker, not a handmade piece or modern reproduction. The cone shows the black cat, owl, jack-o-lantern, bats, and branch motifs collectors look for on this model.
- Maker’s mark and patent text are visible on the cone: U.S. PAT. SEPT. 13, 1921 MARKS BROS. CO. BOSTON.
- Construction shows a printed paper cone with a wooden mouthpiece and orange-and-black crepe paper fringe.
- Decoration includes the black cat, owl, jack-o-lantern, bats, and orange background associated with the 1921 Halloween horn.
- One horn noisemaker is shown in the photos.
- Condition shows light age wear, scuffs, toning, and handling wear visible to the paper and wood.
- Country of origin is marked Boston, and the piece presents as an early American Halloween novelty.
Made as a seasonal noisemaker for Halloween festivities, this piece now works well as a display item for a vintage Halloween collection, shelf vignette, or holiday decor grouping.
