A Vintage Double Handed & Faced Ship's Telegraph sub-Curios terminating in a steel collar

terminating in a steel collar and a fine and unusual balloon shaped parquetry chequered mahogany handle

He served six years as an apprentice to a Sunderland firm of druggists

This lovely clutch would have belonged to a rather well-heeled Edwardian lady where luxurious luggage and accessories were simply essential for those who moved in high circles

were originally woven indoors on large vertical looms

numerous tortoiseshells and admirals

A Vintage Double Handed & Faced Ship's Telegraph sub-Curios terminating in a steel collarOrigin: English Period: Early Twentieth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1920 Height: 8 inches Width: 6 inches Depth: 3 inches The traditional engine order telegraph or Chadburn with a double face and hand, with the overall size suggesting the telegraph has possibly come from a launch or tug boat. The dial can be clearly read with the many dial indications such as half, slow and full whilst the handles are both in operation. The makers name is