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Description
Gamewell Fire and Telegraph Co. fire alarm box. The masterbox has a small enclosed glass face that in case of fire one would break the glass and access key to open door. Inside the masterbox is another box that has a the lever one would pull down activating the signal to the nearest fire station. Generally these boxes would mount on a wall or pole near a corner on NYC blocks. The clockworks inside are in very good condition and actually do work in terms of the winding. I have restored the two I have back to how they would of looked after a fresh coat of red paint.
Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
cast iron
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
@ 18"x12"x6"
Date Period
1910
Weight
40lbs
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Re: Antique Gamewell Fire and Telegraph Co fire alarm box
HI
I HAVE HAD ONE JUST LIKE THE ONE POSTED - BUT THE NUMBER IN BRASS IS 14. IT ALSO HAS LOTS OF BRASS. THE BRASS DISK BELOW THE APEX OF THE SMALL ROOF IS A SWINGING DISK LATCH THAT COVERS A HOLE.... THE HINGES FRONT DOOR AND INNER ARE BRASS.. THE INTERNAL CLOCK WORKS ARE MOSTLY BRASS AS WELL. THE FRAME OF THE SMALL KEY HOUSE IS ALSO BRASS. I NOTICED THAT MUCH OF YOUR BRASS IS PAINTED OVER..... ANY IDEA OF PRICE RANGE - MINE IS IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITION .... MABE HAS ONE REPEAT COATING OF RED..REALLY GREAT APPEARANCE... THANKS....
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