Lot 7

Price Realized:  $688
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CD 735.3 U.S.TEL.CO., Blue Aqua; A great piece of telegraph history!
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Lot 7: CD 735.3 U.S.TEL.CO.  Color: Blue Aqua  Description: Produced in the 1860's for the telegraph supply company operated by Charles and John Chester of New York. Some chipping/flaking on 2/3 of the base, dings and pings here and there. Likely dug up and lightly tumble cleaned. The insulators were used by the United States Telegraph Company on the transcontinental line. A great piece of telegraph history!
Estimate: $600 - $800  Open: $1
Price Realized:  $688

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