Presentation section of cable
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Object number2014.03661.1
TitlePresentation section of cable
DescriptionPresentation section of cable, inscribed 'A.T. Company Cable' and 'R.S. Newall & Co. Manufacturers'. Miniature replica of part of the Atlantic cable laid by the SS Great Eastern across the Ocean between Europe and America. The tightly bound wire is held in place by two circular brass bands around the top and bottom.
Production date 1859 - 1889
Production period19th century
Object categorycommemorative
Techniquemanufactured
Dimensions
- width: 17 mm
length: 25 mm
Credit line“Accepted under the Cultural Gifts Scheme by HM Government from Clive Richards OBE DL and allocated to the ss Great Britain Trust, 2017”