Vintage Semi-Translucent “Telephone” Interior Sign chaff cutter A finely turned wooden lamp

A finely turned wooden lamp with classical decorative flourishes and a patinated brass double socket

Designed for use in passenger cars and station waiting areas

the tail also serves as the back of the rest while its body features a deep cavity for pipe placement

The sign remains structurally sound and visually strong

Engineers of Denver

Vintage Semi-Translucent “Telephone” Interior Sign chaff cutter A finely turned wooden lampRectangular interior wayfinding sign reading TELEPHONE, produced in a semi translucent blue panel with crisp white block lettering. The sign is housed in its original black rubber surround, designed to cushion the panel and allow it to be surface mounted or set into a shallow fixture. The material and construction suggest it was intended for backlighting or ambient illumination, allowing the lettering to remain legible in low light public interiors.