BEAUTIFULLY MADE SAMPLE OF AN ALL BRASS ENGINE ORDER TELEGRAPH. Only 9 1/2" tall. Face diameter 3 1/2" and marked "CLAY"S PATENT/SAFETY DEVICE/J. W. RAY & CO/LIVERPOOL". Pivoting lever fitted with a wood handle. Condition overall excellent with the brass having a nice overall age patina as well as a few areas of original lacquer finish. Mounted on a circular base that likely had a glass dome that is now gone. Circa early 20th century. An authentic example that was likely used for exhibition at a trade fair or in the company's sales room.
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