Cable sample, mounted and telescoped, around 1891

Made:
circa 1891 in United Kingdom
Cable sample, mounted and telescoped

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Cable sample, mounted and telescoped
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Cable sample, mounted and telescoped, marked 'W T Henley's Telegraph Works Company Ld London', and associated nameplate engraved 'W H Henley's Telegraph Works Co Ld. Bahamas-Florida Cable 1891-92', British, c. 1891. The laying of the cable was completed on 4 February 1892.

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
1986-738
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), gutta-percha, steel (metal), copper (metal), pine (wood) and paint
Measurements:
plate: 40 mm x 160 mm x 12 mm,
cable: 149 mm x 41 mm diameter
type:
cable
credit:
Donated by W.T. Henley's Telegraph Works Company Limited

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Cable sample, mounted and telescoped, 1889-1892

Cable sample, mounted and telescoped, 1889-1892

Cable sample, mounted and telescoped, made by W T Henley's Telegraph Works Company Limited, London, 1889-1892. The laying of the cable was completed on 4 February 1892. Marked "W T Henley's Telegraph Works Company Ld London"

Measurements:
overall: 149 mm 41 mm, .57 kg
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , gutta-percha , steel (metal) , copper (metal) , pine (wood) and paint
Object Number:
1986-738/1
type:
cable