An 1893 page turner from the Eastern Telegraph Company, spotted in an antique shop near me. Stunning condition considering the age and intended use.
James was kindly offering to buy and post at cost to get this to the right home, if anyone interested.
Sensing a bit of role reversal in this?
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2 thoughts on “Page turner,”
Amazing stuff. Lovely detail. And I often think of the foresight and ingenuity and ‘dreaming big’ that must have gone into those looooong cables back in the Victorian era.
I know just the right person for this page turner.
However, whether I will donate it to them depends on the cost.
Could you inform me please?