WRIGHT and NIGRON's "PRINTING" TELEPRINTER, France, c. 1920 - 30; bronze, bevelled glass, painted cast iron base. 23x20x40cm.

Receiver (terminal) of an Agence France-Presse (Agence Havas) teleprinter on the general P.T.T. These terminals have also equipped the large PMU (race results) rooms. Inscription engraved on the closing bar of the windows: “Wright and Nigron - Inventors. Company of Magnetos RB builder Paris. Agence Havas 13, place de la Bourse”. Serial number 705.
This device was invented by Wright in 1893 and perfected by Nigron. About 1000 copies were built between 1893 and 1935. Without the key for fixing the front bar.