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Binghampton Star Electric Company Fire Alarm Telegraph Station Box - No 312 A vintage fire alarm telegraph station box by Star Electric Company, Binghamton, N.Y., U.S.A. This wall-mounted station is constructed primarily of red-painted cast iron with brass or bronze accents. The robust housing features a gabled top adorned with a brass-colored star emblem and molded decorative elements on the front panel. Embossed in gold-colored text on the main door are the words ”FIRE ALARM TELEGRAPH STATION” above a smaller, hinged compartment that reveals a pull hook and instructions ”PULL HOOK DOWN ONCE AND LET GO,” alongside a small plate marked ”6841.” Below the main text, it is marked ”STAR ELECTRIC COMPANY BINGHAMTON, N.Y. U.S.A.” The main door swings open on brass hinges to reveal intricate brass gears, springs, and electrical components, including a small bell. Height: 19 inches