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Model of an Optical Telegraph, Model of an optical telegraph on octagonal base. The telegraaf consists of a mast with three rotating arms, these consist of a trellis to keep their weight low, and are black on the one hand, white and cut-away on the other, which only serves as a counterweight, so that this end is practically invisible from a distance. Each arm has six positions. A half-octagonal hut with a pointed roof has been built on the base, which shows the inside and the operation of the signal mechanism., anonymous, 1800 and or c. 1806, wood (plant material), iron (metal), glass, rope, h 53.5 cm x w 18 cm x d 18 cm Copyright Artokoloro LCK_190715_034784

Model of an Optical Telegraph, Model of an optical telegraph on octagonal base. The telegraaf consists of a mast with three rotating arms, these consist of a trellis to keep their weight low, and are black on the one hand, white and cut-away on the other, which only serves as a counterweight, so that this end is practically invisible from a distance. Each arm has six positions. A half-octagonal hut with a pointed roof has been built on the base, which shows the inside and the operation of the signal mechanism., anonymous, 1800 and or c. 1806, wood (plant material), iron (metal), glass, rope, h 53.5 cm x w 18 cm x d 18 cm Copyright Artokoloro LCK_190715_034784

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Recording Date: Jan 1, 1900

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Model of an Optical Telegraph, Model of an optical telegraph on octagonal base. The telegraaf consists of a mast with three rotating arms, these consist of a trellis to keep their weight low, and are black on the one hand, white and cut-away on the other, which only serves as a counterweight, so that this end is practically invisible from a distance. Each arm has six positions. A half-octagonal hut with a pointed roof has been built on the base, which shows the inside and the operation of the signal mechanism., anonymous, 1800 and or c. 1806, wood (plant material), iron (metal), glass, rope, h 53.5 cm x w 18 cm x d 18 cm Copyright Artokoloro LCK_190715_034784

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