A. Robinson & Co. Brass Double-faced Ship's Telegraph

Description:

A. Robinson & Co. Brass Double-faced Ship's Telegraph, England, first half 20th century, with dual command levers and internal bell, 16-in. black dial with bold lettering and marked in part A. Robinson & Co. LTD Patentees & Manufacturers Liverpool & Glasgow, all sitting on a tapered cylindrical pedestal, ht. 46 in.
Estimate $600-800

Good patina over all, one dial with a 7-in. crack, the other with multiple cracks throughout.


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