Specimen of telescoped cable, 1880-1930

Specimen of telescoped cable, on wood base, dry core 254/40

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Specimen of telescoped cable, on wood base, dry core 254/40
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Specimen of telescoped cable, on wood base, dry core 254/40, star quad, GPO cable, unknown maker, 1880-1930

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
1931-735
Materials:
paint, copper (alloy), lead (metal), thread and paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 465 mm 70 mm, 4.24 kg
type:
cable
credit:
Donated by W.T. Henley's Telegraph Works Company Limited