Lot 461
in the form of a rook, the top inset with a section of Transatlantic telegraph cable, inscribed "CHESS MATCH BY CABLE BETWEEN HOUSE OF COMMONS, LONDON AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, WASHINGTON. PLAYED OVER THE LINES OF THE ANGLO AMERICAN TELEGRAPH CO. LONDON AND WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH CO. NEW YORK. 1897" and "CONTRACTORS , THE TELEGRAPH CONTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE CO. LONDON", maker's mark to the base "C&AG"; 3" (7.5cm) high *Another example sold at Mallams, (Lot 463, 7th Feb 2020) for £3600 hammer. *Condition: General wear, a bit pitted and scuffed to the base, benefit from a clean - a very fun lot Please contact Connor for further information connor.swanwick@lawrences.co.uk.
