Model of a 'Chappe' type semaphore signaling tower
Model of a 'Chappe' semaphore tower, by Science Museum workshop, London, England, 1933. The name of the tower originates from French engineer Claude Chappe, and his brothers, who in 1792 designed the first optical telegraph.
- Measurements:
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overall: 660 mm x 180 mm x 280 mm, Wt. 2.274kg
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood) , pine (wood) , plywood (birch) , metal (unknown) , glass , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)
- Object Number:
- 1933-648/1
- type:
- model - representation