It was listed by Colin Brand Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Colin Brand Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
'Eastern Extension'
To main section showing cabling across Europe and into China, Africa, the Americas and Australia
A wooden page turner about 33.4cm long (just over 13 inches), with handle.
C. in 1896, and bears their name and official logo seals. It is at once a cartographic curiosity, telecommunications memorabilia, and a collectible desk accessory.
The blade is decorated with a varnished section of world map on each side, having red lines indicating international land and sea telegraph lines.. The black lacquered rounded handle has a gilt decorated printed calendar for the year 1896 -- January through June on one side and July through December on the other.
Colin Brand Antiques has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Antiques with a story to tell and where history finds a home
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Colin Brand Antiques Profile Page
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