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Transatlantic Cable Paperweight, Okonite Callender
Transatlantic Cable Paperweight, Okonite Callender
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Transatlantic Cable Paperweight, Okonite Callender

  • This piece is a tangible link to the dawn of global telecommunications
  • It is a monumental achievement in engineering and international cooperation
  • The preserved segment offers a direct connection to technological history
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$2,750
Item No. 31-8550

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Description
This exquisite paperweight features one of the most significant milestones in the annals of engineering and telecommunication history—the Transatlantic cable. This original wire is a piece of the technological prowess required to achieve what was, at the time, considered an insurmountable task. Encased in fine glass and brass, this paperweight was exclusively crafted for the executives of the companies that led this technological venture. Mementos such as these became a coveted item among British patrons,. . .
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This exquisite paperweight features one of the most significant milestones in the annals of engineering and telecommunication history—the Transatlantic cable. This original wire is a piece of the technological prowess required to achieve what was, at the time, considered an insurmountable task. Encased in fine glass and brass, this paperweight was exclusively crafted for the executives of the companies that led this technological venture. Mementos such as these became a coveted item among British patrons, appealing to those directly involved in the cable's creation or enthusiasts of technological innovation.

The initial efforts to lay a cable across the Atlantic commenced in 1854, culminating in a successful connection by 1858. However, this triumph was short-lived, as the cable only functioned for a mere three weeks before ceasing to operate. The successful cable laid in 1866 established a permanent telegraphic bridge between North America and Europe that remains today. Subsequent years saw further expansion of this network, with additional cables laid in 1873, 1874, 1880 and 1894. By the close of the 19th century, an intricate network of cables, owned by entities from Britain, France, Germany, and America, had woven a complex tapestry of telegraphic communication across the Atlantic.

Inscribed: OKONITE CALLENDER CABLE/ CONDR. PAPER INSUL. LEAD SHEATHED CABLE 75,000

20th Century

1 3/4" high x 4 1/4" diameter (4.45 x 10.48 cm)
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Transatlantic Cable Paperweight, Okonite Callender
Period: 20th Century
Origin: England
Type: Historical Memorabilia
Depth: 4.13 in. (10.48 cm)
Width: 4.13 in. (10.48 cm)
Height: 1.75 in. (4.45 cm)
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