Tiffany & Co. 1858 Transatlantic Telegraph Cable Cyrus Field with Certificate

The completion of the first transatlantic telegraph cable in 1858 was a cause for much celebration on both sides of the Atlantic. Each section of cable was banded at the ends with brass ferrules and had a brass plaque that read ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH CABLE/GUARANTEED BY/TIFFANY & CO.

/ BROADWAY NEW YORK 1858. Field, the pioneer of the transatlantic cable system. In 1974 Lanello Reserves began reselling the transatlantic cable, and donated this object to the Smithsonian. United Kingdom: England, London, Greenwich.

4 in x 1/2 in; 10.16 cm x 1.27 cm. Selection will be a true random grab. I can lightly clean if requested, 5 minutes and some brass polish and steel wool restores any condition to display quality but I know many out there find it sacrilege to remove the natural patina or would rather do it themselves.

The item "Tiffany & Co. 1858 Transatlantic Telegraph Cable Cyrus Field with Certificate" is in sale since Monday, November 19, 2018.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Historical Memorabilia\Other Historical Memorabilia". The seller is "nakhladog" and is located in Hillsboro, Oregon. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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