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Rare German Brass Telegraph by Schwerd, c. 1890

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Rare German Brass Telegraph by Schwerd, c. 1890

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Rare German Brass Telegraph by Schwerd, c. 1890
L.E. Schwerd, Carlsruhe. Serial no. 875, original lacquered brass, ink writer, clockwork drive (working), on polished walnut base with drawer.

Deutscher Messingtelegraph von Schwerd, um 1890
Hersteller: "L.E. Schwerd, Carlsruhe". Farbschreiber, Federwerkantrieb, funktioniert! Auf poliertem Nußbaumsockel mit Schublade, Serien-Nr. 875, sehr selten!

Start Price: EUR 240

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Rare German Brass Telegraph by Schwerd, c. 1890

Name: Rare German Brass Telegraph by Schwerd, c. 1890
SKU: 110992936
Price: 350 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €350 - €500

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Starting Price €240

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