One model of Chappe semaphore tower

One model of Chappe semaphore tower. 3/4 view. Black background Model of Chappe semaphore tower. Top view

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One model of Chappe semaphore tower. 3/4 view. Black background
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Model of Chappe semaphore tower. Top view
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

One model of Chappe semaphore tower. (Background scene purchased from E.M Dinkel for £5 in 1934).

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
1933-648
type:
model

Parts

Model of a 'Chappe' type semaphore signaling tower

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:
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
Background scene for model of Chappe semaphore tower

Background scene for model of Chappe semaphore tower

Background scene for model of Chappe semaphore tower.

Object Number:
1933-648/2
type:
diorama