RARE FIRE HOUSE AUTOMATIC ALARM INDICATOR GONG BY THE GAMEWELL FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH COMPANY, NY

RARE FIRE HOUSE AUTOMATIC ALARM INDICATOR GONG BY THE GAMEWELL FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH COMPANY, NY This master unit was positioned in the firehouse and received a telegraph signal from various call boxes that were positioned around a city. Boston was the sight of the first installation of this type of system. The Gamewell Co. started in New York and moved to Newton, Mass and recently being acquired by Honeywell. This 19th Century gong is housed in a fine late Victorian walnut case. Three windows, one of which has a three roll number indicator. The middle and bottom windows showing the brass works. All windows have beveled glass. Patent information is seen through top window on brass plate. Case has nice carved crest and carved half columns. Large brass key is present. Gong is 16” dia. SIZE: 32” h x 18-1/2” at widest. 1-29989 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2003

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	826	$13,225.00	RARE FIRE HOUSE AUTOMATIC ALARM INDICATOR GONG BY THE GAMEWELL FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH COMPANY, NY This master unit was positioned in the firehouse and received a telegraph signal from various call boxes that were positioned around a city. Boston was the sight of the first installation of this type of system. The Gamewell Co. started in New York and moved to Newton, Mass and recently being acquired by Honeywell. This 19th Century gong is housed in a fine late Victorian walnut case. Three windows, one of which has a three roll number indicator. The middle and bottom windows showing the brass works. All windows have beveled glass. Patent information is seen through top window on brass plate. Case has nice carved crest and carved half columns. Large brass key is present. Gong is 16” dia. SIZE: 32” h x 18-1/2” at widest. 1-29989 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2003 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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