Telegraph block instrument (receiving)

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Telgraph block instrument; MR. Rotary non-pegging/routeing 1-needle absolute 3-position/indication, with wood routeing-handle and one brass-plated ("Line Clear Cancel") bakelite push-button. Dated 1899; Maker: Brittan, London.

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Category:: Signalling & Telecommunications

Object Number:: 1994-7270

type:: telegraph block instrument

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Telegraph block instrument (receiving)

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