Western Union Telegraph Call Box w/ Sign, 2 items
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Description
Western Union telegraph call box with sign, 2 items total. 1st item: Western Union telegraph call box, manufactured by the T.A. Edison Company, blue and white porcelain enameled metal with internal clockwork mechanism and black knob. "W.U. Tel. Co./Call Box 6-B" embossed with two Inspector's stamps and "145" in pencil, back of box. 5 3/4" H x 3 1/2" W x 3" D. 2nd item: Western Union (double-sided porcelain enameled metal) advertising sign, with white lettering and arrow against cobalt blue background. 18 1/2" H x 30" W. Early 20th century. (Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com.)
Condition
1st item: Overall very good condition with areas of loss to enamel, largest 3/8", surface of box. Internal mechanism appear to be intact. 2nd item: Overall good condition with surface abrasions to be expceted from age and manner of use. Bent towards center, left side of sign. Areas of rust, largest 2", edges of sign.
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Western Union Telegraph Call Box w/ Sign, 2 items
Estimate $300 - $400
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