Chappe Optical Telegraph

This model, of a high quality of realization is engraved on its base "the invented by CHAPPE". Claude CHAPPE inventor of this type of telegraph. It is designed in bronze and steel.The whole is supported by a polished slate base decorated with a perimeter of pearls.It rests on four ball feet. This model is functional. Its superb execution is reminiscent of a work by Bréguet and could be the one that was presented to the Constituent Assembly in 1792. The messages were transmitted by glasses from Jecker and Bardou. For any questions contact me: THIÉBAUT 06 81 59 60 58 336 81 59 60 58