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Pair of Ship's Telegraphs in Brass & Iron.
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Pair of Ship's Telegraphs in Brass & Iron.

1900 - 1920
Sold 24 November 2025 · John Howkins Antiques
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An interesting pair of ship’s telegraphs by Thames Craft Manufacturing Company. The bridge telegraph made from brass, The engine room telegraph made of iron and both have white glass dials and brass control handles and markers. They are connected by a working chain and joined within a mahogany box which contains old but not working electric wiring with bell. Please note this item is sold as an historic collectors item and should not be connected to the mains electricity without re- wiring by a fully qualified electrician. Both telegraphs are high..9.75’’/ 24.5cm. by wide..5’’/ 12.5cm.and deep..3.5’’/ 9cm.Maximum Dimensions:- Height...10''/ 25.5cm. Width...19.5''/ 49.5cm. Depth...4''/ 10cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £24.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Ship Telegraph to the 1920s.

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SA1135887
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An interesting pair of ship’s telegraphs by Thames Craft Manufacturing Company.
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The bridge telegraph made from brass, The engine room telegraph made of iron and both have white glass dials and brass control handles and markers.
John Howkins Antiques

They are connected by a working chain and joined within a mahogany box which contains old but not working electric wiring with bell. Please note this item is sold as an historic collectors item and should not be connected to the mains electricity without re- wiring by a fully qualified electrician. Both telegraphs are high..9.75’’/ 24.5cm. by wide..5’’/ 12.5cm.and deep..3.5’’/ 9cm.Maximum Dimensions:- Height...10''/ 25.5cm. Width...19.5''/ 49.5cm. Depth...4''/ 10cm. Delivery to most of U.K. £24.

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
49.5cm (19.49")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Ship Telegraph to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1135887
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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Archive I A pair of vintage ship telegraphs featuring brass dials, control levers, and an iron housing set against a wooden mount. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Ship's Telegraphs in Brass & Iron.

Archive II A pair of vintage ship telegraphs featuring brass dials, control levers, and an iron housing set against a wooden mount. View II
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Archive XI A pair of vintage ship telegraphs featuring brass dials, control levers, and an iron housing set against a wooden mount. View XI
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John Howkins Antiques
Telephone 01508 498335 or 07770 311 611
Location
The Grange
Hempnall Green
Norfolk
NR15 2NR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jhowkins
Verified Since Sep 2010
Items For Sale 477
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A pair of vintage ship telegraphs featuring brass dials, control levers, and an iron housing set against a wooden mount.
Pair of Ship's Telegraphs in Brass & Iron.
Ref: SA1135887
A pair of vintage ship telegraphs featuring brass dials, control levers, and an iron housing set against a wooden mount.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectMaritime Instruments
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleNautical Industrial
  • MaterialBrass, Iron, Wood
  • ColourPolished Brass and Dark Brown
  • MotifsDial faces with engraved lettering, Operating brass levers, Cast metal housing
  • SizeH 25.5 cm (10 in) x W 49.5 cm (19 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Maintenance involves gentle cleaning with a soft cloth to remove dust while preserving the natural metal patina, avoiding abrasive polishes that strip historical ageing.

These sculptural instruments serve as striking focal points in study spaces or living rooms, pairing well with dark wood surfaces, leather seating, and other industrial or maritime accents.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit heavy metal casting, genuine patina from marine environment exposure, maker plates from known maritime manufacturers, and mechanical wear consistent with actual shipboard use.

Authentic marine telegraphs are typically constructed from heavy-duty cast brass, bronze, and iron, often featuring internal brass gearing and enamel dials.

A ships telegraph, also known as an engine order telegraph, is a device used by a pilot on the bridge of a vessel to communicate operating orders to the engine room.
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