Well preserved and working antique telegraph station. Germany, Circa 1900

Stunning recessed telegraph station made in Germany in the early 20th century (circa 1900) and in optimal condition. The station is quite a rare piece and stands on a mahogany wooden plank with an oak wooden lower part. The design makes it possible to fit the station in a table with a custom-made gap, and also remove it to carry and use where needed. The table preserves all its original component parts, made of golden brass and quite well preserved. Though it has not been electrically tested, even so it is easy to see that it works really fine. Under the paper roll stand we can see the inscription C. Lorenz Berlin engraved in the lower brass piece. This name corresponds to C. Lorenz AG, a company founded in 1880 by Carl Lorenz to manufacture electric and electronic material. The firm made electric lights and telecommunication and radar systems. Carl Lorenz opened a shop in Berlin in 1870 where he sold electric lamps. In 1880 he founded the company to produce telegraphic systems. After his death, the firm had different owners but maintained its original name as Alfred Lorenz (brother of the founder) was the general manager. In 1958 the firm disappeared after being bought by ITT. The telegraph station that we can see in these images has a double paper roll stand and keeps the original key, printer and galvanometer. This piece bears an engraved inscription too: F. SCHUCHHARDT, and the serial number Nº 2574. All the component parts work perfectly and look great, with the brass showing only slight signs of the trace of time and use. The electric wiring is also complete: the welds are well preserved and all the pieces look entire and in good condition. So attractive and ancient, this German telegraph station is the perfect piece to complete a great collection of old-time machines. Measurements: Width: 53 cm. Height: 49 cm. Depth: 32 cm.