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A display panel with cable sections from the German-American telegraph connection dated 1882
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- metal, wood
- 14cm. high, 43,cm. wide, 32cm. deep; 5½in., 1ft. 5in., 1ft. ½in.
within a ebonised wood case, with an inscribed plaque "Deutsche-Amerikanische Kabel-Verbindung, Vereinigte Deutschen Telegraphen Geselschaft, 1882 (...) Contractors, Telegraph Construction & Maintenance Company, London"
Provenance
Bismarck Museum Schönhausen, inv. nr. S XIV Schön. 28
Condition
In overal fair condition. The ebonised box with marks of woodworm. The interior would benefit from a clean, one velvet moulding around one cable needs refixing. The undernetah with label from the Feudalmuseum Schloss Werniregode and a Schonhausen inventory label. Cables in good condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."