letter of authenticity of transatlantic telegraph cable segment
Date: dated 1858
Inventory Number: DW0356b
Classification: Letter
Subject:
Seller: Tiffany & Company (founded 1837)
Maker: Cyrus W. Field (1819 - 1892)
Cultural Region:
Place of Origin:
Dimensions:
11.8 x 16.8 cm (4 5/8 x 6 5/8 in.)
Accessories: 4" section of cable (DW0356a); two commemorative medals (DW0356c and DW0356d)
Description:
A handwritten letter (photostat?) by CyrusW. Fields accompanying a 4" commemorative length of twisted wire telegraphic cable, a section of cable that was used iin 1848 to connect Europe with the United States.
The letter certifies the authenticity of the sections of cable being sold by Tiffany & Co.
The text of the letter reads, "New York, Aug. 21st. 1958 / This is to certify that I have / sold the balance of the Atlantic / Telegraph Cable now on board of / the U.S.S. 'Niagra' to / Mfrs Tiffany & Co Jewellers / So 550 Broadway of this / city and that the piece which accompanies this, is a genuine / section thereof / Cyrus W. Field"
The letter certifies the authenticity of the sections of cable being sold by Tiffany & Co.
The text of the letter reads, "New York, Aug. 21st. 1958 / This is to certify that I have / sold the balance of the Atlantic / Telegraph Cable now on board of / the U.S.S. 'Niagra' to / Mfrs Tiffany & Co Jewellers / So 550 Broadway of this / city and that the piece which accompanies this, is a genuine / section thereof / Cyrus W. Field"
SignedLetter signed: Cyrus W. Field
ProvenanceSee instrument's notecard file for details. Cable and medals have different provenances.