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An Unusual Telephone/telegraph Apparatus, French, Early

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An Unusual Telephone/telegraph Apparatus, French, Early

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An Unusual Telephone/Telegraph Apparatus, French, early 20th century,
leather case fitted with handheld mouth and earpiece, together with a telegraph key on mahogany base, and a W.H. Halse induction coil with dial measuring from 'very weak' to 'very strong',
the larger 10in (25cm) wide (2)
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y Ф
Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.
Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory. The United States Government has banned the import of ivory into the USA.

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An Unusual Telephone/telegraph Apparatus, French, Early

Name: An Unusual Telephone/telegraph Apparatus, French, Early
SKU: 110343981
Price: 280 GBP
Availability: InStock

Estimate £400 - £600

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Starting Price £350

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