Antique Wood Brass Glass HOTEL Annunciator French Steam Punk machine NUMBERS

Description

This extra fine annunciator from late 1800’s France combined polished dovetailed mahogany construction with brass mounts and verre eglomise (in golf leaf and black) to create a very artful gadget.
Measuring 25 5/8” x 19 3/8” wide x 3” deep, its bold graphics are printed on paper fans that are triggered by simple copper wrapped wooden coils mounted to a solid oak back.
Most often employed in small inns or hotels, these flags indicated the room to which the serving staff were to attend.
This machine is in exceptionally nice condition with expected paint spatters and missing several brass screws that hold the hinged front in place.
You will note typical flaking of black paint that can use some touch-up; the gold is fine.
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