Henschel Corporation Nautical Engine Order Telegraph Pair

DESCRIPTION: Two Henschel Corporation nautical engine order telegraph for a seafaring ship including the bridge unit and matching engine room unit, each featuring a brass housing. Bridge unit marked with two plaques - one on side of dial with Henschel logo, one below bell marked "Henschel Corporation Dr. No. 20-162-1". Engine room unit bears a plaque on its underside marked in all caps "Henschel Corporation Amesbury, Mass. Dr. No. 10-1048 Type P Volts 115 AC". Includes bridge unit bell and misc. hardware.
CIRCA: Early to mid-20th Century
ORIGIN: USA
DIMENSIONS: (Bridge unit) H: 50.25" W: 11" L: 12" (Engine room unit) H: 14.25" W: 10.25" L: 12"

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CONDITION: Engine room unit bell is missing, requires replacement; each piece exhibits tarnishing/oxidation. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.