Brelco Engine Order Telegraph

Heavy solid brass ship's engine room telegraph with enameled faceplate. Commands are "ahead" and "astern", "full", "ahead", "slow", and "finished with engine." Also marked with maker's name
"BRELCO 55 VANDAM ST. NEW YORK" . Brelco operated on Vandam St. until roughly 1945.
Very loud bell in order to be heard in the engine room.

Overall Dimensions: Face diameter: 17"