{"product_id":"antique-gpo-telegraph-terminal-block-14-way-busbar-marked-with-a-crown-and-71","title":"Antique GPO Telegraph Terminal Block \/ 14-Way Busbar Marked With A Crown and 71","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAntique GPO Telegraph Terminal Block \/ 14-Way Busbar Marked With A Crown and 71\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lovely piece of Telegraphy ephemera is an Antique GPO Telegraph Terminal Block \/ 14-Way Busbar Marked With A Crown and 71. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt dates to around WW1 and could have been used in military communications or the Post Office. In pretty good condition with some scuffs and blemishes commensurate with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprising three parts:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjG9qH_1NyXAxXKXEEAHYRCPPMQi4wTegoIAggACAAIERAB\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBEQAQ\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Base\u003c\/strong\u003e: Constructed from solid hardwood serving as the non-conductive mounting block.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjG9qH_1NyXAxXKXEEAHYRCPPMQi4wTegoIAggACAAIERAF\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBEQBQ\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Conductor\u003c\/strong\u003e:  a thick, heavy-gauge metal strip capable of handling current.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjG9qH_1NyXAxXKXEEAHYRCPPMQi4wTegoIAggACAAIERAL\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBEQCw\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Terminals\u003c\/strong\u003e: Configured with 14 discrete connection points (ways) secured by heavy brass knurled binding posts \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-bfc=\"\" class=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjG9qH_1NyXAxXKXEEAHYRCPPMQi4wTegoIAggACAAIEhAA\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBIQAA\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003ecrown stamp with the number 71 is an official British government inspection or verification mark. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, early telecommunications equipment used by the General Post Office (GPO), the Board of Trade, or the military (War Department) was stamped by a government inspector upon passing quality control. The crown signifies state ownership\/approval, and \"71\" is the specific inspector's or station's identification number.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003eA wonderful piece of communications history which would look great in a home office!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/morse-keys-telephony-telegraphy\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage telegraphy accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"General Post Office GPO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57648293708151,"sku":null,"price":12400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/Antique_GPO_Telegraph_Terminal_Block_14-Way_Busbar_Marked_With_A_Crown_and_71.jpg?v=1793195932","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-jp\/products\/antique-gpo-telegraph-terminal-block-14-way-busbar-marked-with-a-crown-and-71","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}