19th Century Electrical Cable Gauge Salesman Sample film canister Framed ad for Vacuum Oil

Framed ad for Vacuum Oil Company for their Gargoyle brand

Specialized vessels such as this example were often used in public clambakes

Exhibits minor signs of wear including light scratches and scuffs

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19th Century Electrical Cable Gauge Salesman Sample film canister Framed ad for Vacuum Oil1878; New England Telephone & Telegraph Company Boston, Massachusetts. Glazed wooden display case produced for New England Telephone & Telegraph, housing a graduated set of electrical cable gauge samples used for sales presentation and technical reference. Each cylindrical sample represents a different wire size, topped with exposed conductor material and accompanied by engraved metal plates denoting pair counts and gauge specifications. The samples