Gamewell Reel Machine |
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aw item: reel2 | |
manufacturer: The Gamewell Co., Newton, Mass. | |
serial number: 185722 | |
model: Fire Alarm | |
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size: 10"L x 11.5"H x 7.5"W |
color: Brushed Aluminum, Black and Brass | weight: 15.5 lbs. |
acquisition date: 1998 |
status: Collection |
description: A large brushed aluminum exterior houses many gears and springs which operate this device. A movie style reel which held paper, would be stamped with the number of the alarm box that was being called in. information: This piece of alarm apparatus would alert the firemen of a fire being called in. But if someone is not right near the alarm coming in, this machine stamps it onto the paper strip. Recording the number of the call box coming, in giving the location of the of the box. The manufacturer on this fire apparatus is unknown, however most all of the alarm equipment was manufactured by Gamewell. |
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