Canadian National Telegraph

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Posted by DriftArt01

11 years ago

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Hello. I have an outdoor sign that used to hang in front of the telegraph office portion of a northern ontario train station (photo attached). The sign is two sided baked enamal. The reverse is identical except for the finger pointing is poiniting a different way (Sign is approx. 36in x 19in) I believe this company was created around 1915-1920 when the Canadian government took over failing railroads which became Canadian National Railway. The telegraph portions of these railroads became Canadian National Telegraph & Cable Co. Later it was renamed Canadian National Telecommunications. I personally rescued this sign from the garbage heap in the late 1970,s when I worked for CNT.

Any help in valuing this item would be appreciated.

Thanks!!

Category General Antiques and Collectibles

Medium Steel covered with baked enamel.

Distinguishing marks Chips from stones, gunshots

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item 36" long x 19" tall 1/8" thick

Date Period 1920's

Weight 40ibs

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Canadian National Telegraph

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