Collections of Telco-Related Paperweights

[Dave F]

Here's another relic from the old 195 Broadway building; this one made from green marble.  Size: 3" x 2" x 1".

DF

[paul-f]

Here's one for dataphone fans...

Plaque reads:

    Al Wentworth
    Montgomery Plant
    1965-1968

[Dave F]

Western Electric SD Ocean Cable paperweight. SD was developed in the early 1960s as a superior replacement for the types of undersea cables in use at that time.  In SD cable the steel support strand runs through the center, whereas older cables used an outer steel mesh (similar to familiar coax cable) to provide the strength.  This innovation resulted in a lighter and more flexible cable which, while just as strong as earlier styles, was easier and less expensive to deploy.  There is extensive info on the internet for those who would like to learn more.

Due to its fragile construction, this paperweight is very difficult to find in such nice condition.  Often, the lucite is cracked or broken.

DF

[paul-f]

Sacramento Data Seminar paperweight.

[Dave F]

Southern Bell "Ten Million Telephones" paperweight.

2 1/2" lucite cube, 1966.

DF

[HarrySmith]

Western Electric SD Ocean Cable paperweightDue to its fragile construction, this paperweight is very difficult to find in such nice condition.  Often, the lucite is cracked or broken.

I will take it 

[Dave F]

Lucite paperweight containing electrical components from W.E. Allentown.  Includes 407A vacuum tube.  Date on tube is 1965.

DF