Exquisite Pocket Telegraph Set by Tillotson New York In Molded Gutta Percha Thermopolastic Case Start Price USD 9.99 Current Price USD 3,150.00 Time Left - Bid Count 21 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, September 01, 2008 End Time Monday, September 08, 2008 Location Wayback, New England (USA) See more about 'Exquisite Pocket Telegraph Set by Tillotson New York' Description Click on my ABOUT ME link (here or above) for more temptations. IGNORE THE SHIPPING AMOUNT - THAT WILL BE DIFFERENT THAN WHAT THE WORTHLESS EBAY CALCULATOR TELLS YOU. SHIPPING IS DEPENDENT UPON SELLING PRICE, MULTIPLE PURCHASES, WHETHER IT CAN FIT IN A FLAT RATE BOX, WHETHER YOU WANT INSURANCE, etc. DO NOT SEND PAYMENT PRIOR TO RECEIVING MY PAYMENT EMAIL. I will email you the total after the auction. I will gladly ship this to all civilized corners of the globe. This is such a cool little telegraph set, where the key and sounder have been miniaturized to the max to store in the elliptical gutta percha case. Stamped with the New York city maker, Tillotson, it's damage free and looks to be in new condition. There is a sterling silver plaque engraved with the Hartford, Connecticut owner of F.H.Whittelsy. The case is either gutta percha or that early wood and shellac thermoplastic, and measures 2 1/4" by 4 7/8". No attention to detail was overlooked when crafting this gem, it has brass feet on the bottom of the case. Never seen anything like it before, I should think it's gotta be extremely rare. Check or money order for this one, please. mr.peabody likes to know his listings are of interest to buyers. mr.peabody has in the past pulled auctions that have no bids or little interest. Please show your level of interest by bidding early and often. TERMS: If I know you, you know my generous shipping/payment policy. 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