Duncan Robert Antiques

Always the Unusual

Copyright Duncan Robert Antiques 2012.  E&O E.

 

Important Large Telegraphy Apparatus—1906

 

Comprising:

 

    1) Telegraphy station on mahogany platform with brass cartouche bearing

  signature of T. Brittan and the date 1906. The key, of GPO design , the

  galvanometer, relay and all other instruments bear individual maker’s

             signatures and dates ( 1902/1906)

          2) Wheatstone high speed electric receiver. Marked GPO with two tape

             drawers and their reels and tape. Dating to around 1900

          3) Poggendorf glass carbon zinc battery

 

This set is  in fine condition and is available for rental,

although we will consider offers

 

Apparatus  of this calibre would be used by institutions and larger organizations,

 for example the British General Post Office (GPO) the military and central banks

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Rear View

Rear View

Rental to TV/Film Productions