Share your favorites on Show & Tell

Western Union Ceremonial Device

In Electronics > Show & Tell.
pops52's loves1442 of 10258Extremely Rare Art Deco "SUPERLECTRIC" No. 66 Vintage ToasterAzure "Scavo Style" Bottle Vase With Applied Handles and Medallions/Circa 20th Century
4
Love it
0
Like it

fortapachefortapache loves this.
officialfuelofficialfuel loves this.
blunderbuss2blunderbuss2 loves this.
pops52pops52 loves this.
See 2 more
Add to collection

    Please create an account, or Log in here

    If you don't have an account, create one here.


    Create a Show & TellReport as inappropriate


    Posted 8 years ago

    tyrugh
    (1 item)

    This unusual set was built by Western Union and used at major ceremonies such as the opening of a bridge or tunnel or roadway or building where a ribbon was to be cut. When the set received the appropriate signal, it activated the large metal 'Ribbon Cutter' in the center of the set and simultaneously flashed a very large Press-sized flashbulb. The remote signal was presumably sent by an important person such as the president of the United States who may have been unable to attend the ceremony in person. The device was excellent advertising for Western Union because it used the Western Union Telegraph Lines and therefore a large Western Union sign was prominently displayed along with the unit.

    Unsolved Mystery

    Help us close this case. Add your knowledge below.

    logo
    Electronics
    See all
    APARA Vintage Speaker Stands   Black Powder-Coated Steel  (One Pair)
    APARA Vintage Speaker Stands   Bla...
    $169
    Pioneer Stereo Vintage Logo LED Lighted Sign 16 Color Base High Quality
    Pioneer Stereo Vintage Logo LED Lig...
    $34
    FM-DW 2.2 FM converter module for vintage AM tube and transistor radios
    FM-DW 2.2 FM converter module for v...
    $32
    AM Transmitter - Stream to Your Vintage Tube Radio - Wireless Bluetooth Receiver
    AM Transmitter - Stream to Your Vin...
    $69
    logo
    APARA Vintage Speaker Stands   Black Powder-Coated Steel  (One Pair)
    APARA Vintage Speaker Stands   Bla...
    $169
    See all

    Comments

    1. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 8 years ago
      Well, I'm impressed ! Need to be connected or in the right place, at the right time to get such things. I'll trade you a hectare of land, 3 goats & 6 copper bracelets for it. I'm the one to avoid on CW/CyberAsylum, LOL !! Welcome ! Good starting poste !

    Want to post a comment?

    Create an account or login in order to post a comment.