Lot 0472

2 Brass Telegraphs, c. 1890

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2 Brass Telegraphs, c. 1890
1) Gebr. Caminada, Rotterdam. No. T438, spring-driven motor (working), on baseplate with drawer and paper strip. - And: 2) Digney Frères, Paris. No. 116, converted to drum writing, mahogany base.

2 Messing-Telegraphen, um 1890
1) Gebr. Caminada, Rotterdam. Nr. T438, Federwerk funktioniert, auf Grundbrett mit Schublade und Papierstreifen. - Und: 2) Digney Frères, Paris. Nr. 116, umgebaut, schreibt auf Trommel, Mahagonisockel.

Start Price: EUR 280

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2 Brass Telegraphs, c. 1890

Name: 2 Brass Telegraphs, c. 1890
SKU: 65878017
Price: 400 EUR
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