Technical Any ideas what this is from?

I (the wife) spotted this vintage bezel with nice amp gauge and left over ignition cylinder, at a swap meet and didn't pay much. Thought it looked like something we should have for a project! Any ideas what this is from? Husband said I had to do the research, so I came here first Thanks in advance!

 

looks like part of an old vending machine

 

The gauge might give an additional clue.

 

I found a photo of it "assembled"

 

looks like part of an old vending machine with nice amp gauge and left over ignition cylinder

 

Any casting company logo or part # on the back?

 

I think the lines that go up and down need to go left to right.

 

Looks to me like it could be one section of a 'modular' assembly, so maybe boat/big truck use?

 

Thingamabob....

 

Start looking at pictures of dashboards.

 

Looks like Crazy Steve is the winner. Through the miracle of the internet, I researched the patent number and found it is a "MODULAR INSTRUMENT PANEL FOR A BOAT OR THE LIKE" from the early 1960s. Thanks to everyone (the wife)

 

Ok, what's my prize?.... LOLOL....

If it's just a 'Attaboy', can you send me a certificate for stock against the inevitable 'Ah Shit!' that wipes them out? LOL...

 

The satisfaction of being correct!
KK