OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY

VERY RARE - THOMAS EDISON - WESTERN UNION

3A STOCK TICKER

TAPE MACHINE $ 20,000.00

These machines played an important role in American financial history and even the growth of our nation. Only a few exist today. With the Original Glass Dome! In excellent condition, with original inker, rollers, paper.

Manufactured by ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIES, New York, NY (1869 - early 1900's)

Model - Universal Ticker 3A 22 ohms Serial Number: 3884

Stock Ticker History

1869 Thomas Edison went into partnership with Franklin L. Pope as an electrical engineer where Edison's evolving improvements in stock ticker technology resulted in the introduction of this Universal Stock Ticker. The Universal was the first highly dependable device produced to serve investors across the nation.

This invention allowed our citizens to participate in ownership of its publicly traded businesses. The Universal Stock Ticker was Edison's first commercial success and established him with Wall Street connections that would fund development at his Menlo Park laboratory, as well as funding many of his greatest inventions, including the incandescent electric light bulb.

Thousands of fortunes have and are now being made by those who invested wisely in American business. What better icon reflects this progress and your achievement and American financial success than this very rare stock ticker? It could be displayed in your lobby, boardroom, executive suite or even your home as unique addition and wonderful conversation piece. This could also make very special gift for the successful investor, as a corporate celebratory gift and symbol of a profitable IPO, gift to a museum etc.

Interested please contact.

Linda Lee Art & Design
99 Driving Tee Circle, South Yarmouth, MA 02664
Tel (774) 238 - 8346 email: bappleart@aol.com

 

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