You are bidding on the nautical decor ships telegraph as described in the listing title and as seen in the 12 photos. Photos are a huge part of the item description which can describe and show this piece far better than I. Please look over each photo carefully and use the ZOOM feature that is provided for you by clicking on the photo. If there is an issue with the item that for some reason does not show in the photos I will let you know. Measures 17 5/8" tall excluding handles. Face is 7 1/4" wide. This was a retirement presentation gift for a Bath Iron Works employee who retired in 1982. The brass plaque to whom it was given to attached to the telegraph was removed. See Condition Description above. Please ask any questions prior to bidding and I will be glad to help. Please do not ask me to end items early or to take a Best Offer. If I wanted to sell short I would have done a Buy It Now or a Best Offer option. All items I sell in the United States are sent USPS, UPS or Fed Ex.We also have may shipping/freight option including Greyhound. International shipping is done through E-bay Global Express for most items. We do not ship on Mondays. Your item will have tracking numbers provided. I will refund the purchase price of any item if I have grossly misrepresented the item. No refunds for “buyer’s remorse.” I take all my selling seriously so please contact me prior to posting negative feedback if unsatisfied. I am not an expert in any field so please ask questions or ask for more photos of a particular detail prior to bidding. I cannot satisfy an issue if I don’t know you have one and will make every effort necessary to resolve one if I am to blame.