Alternate photograph of The Spirit of Service historical telephone line collector plate, issued by Surrey Group in 1984

The Spirit of Service 1984 Telephone Pioneers Collector Plate – Blizzard of 1888

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Alternate photograph of The Spirit of Service historical telephone line collector plate, issued by Surrey Group in 1984
  • Alternate photograph of The Spirit of Service historical telephone line collector plate, issued by Surrey Group in 1984
  • Reverse of 1984 The Spirit of Service Telephone Pioneers of America collector plate, second in a 12-plate series, with Blizzard of 1888 historical inscription, handwritten edition number, Surrey Group mark and Made in Japan sticker
  • Detail photograph of The Spirit of Service 1984 collector plate depicting a historical scene from the Blizzard of 1888
  • Front view of 1984 The Spirit of Service Telephone Pioneers of America commemorative collector plate featuring Annie MacDonald during the Blizzard of 1888
  • Photograph documenting the diameter of the 1984 Telephone Pioneers of America The Spirit of Service collector plate
  • Reverse detail of 1984 The Spirit of Service collector plate showing its printed series information and individually handwritten edition number
  • Alternate photograph of The Spirit of Service historical telephone line collector plate, issued by Surrey Group in 1984
  • Reverse of 1984 The Spirit of Service Telephone Pioneers of America collector plate, second in a 12-plate series, with Blizzard of 1888 historical inscription, handwritten edition number, Surrey Group mark and Made in Japan sticker
  • Detail photograph of The Spirit of Service 1984 collector plate depicting a historical scene from the Blizzard of 1888
  • Front view of 1984 The Spirit of Service Telephone Pioneers of America commemorative collector plate featuring Annie MacDonald during the Blizzard of 1888
  • Photograph documenting the diameter of the 1984 Telephone Pioneers of America The Spirit of Service collector plate
  • Reverse detail of 1984 The Spirit of Service collector plate showing its printed series information and individually handwritten edition number
The Spirit of Service 1984 Telephone Pioneers Collector Plate – Blizzard of 1888

The Spirit of Service 1984 Telephone Pioneers Collector Plate – Blizzard of 1888

A carefully chosen piece from the cupboard.
$20.00

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Honor the courage and dedication of early telephone workers with “The Spirit of Service,” a 1984 commemorative collector plate from the Telephone Pioneers of America series, issued by Surrey Group.

The artwork commemorates Annie MacDonald, remembered for guarding a section of the New York–Boston–Maine telephone line during the historic Blizzard of 1888. The back of the plate recounts this episode of telecommunications history and bears the Telephone Pioneers of America emblem.

Second in a 12-plate series, this plate belongs to an edition stated to be limited to 20,000. The reverse carries an individually handwritten plate number and an original Made in Japan sticker.

  • Title: The Spirit of Service
  • Year: 1984
  • Series: Telephone Pioneers of America — second of 12 plates
  • Issuer: Surrey Group
  • Subject: Annie MacDonald and the Blizzard of 1888
  • Origin: Japan, as marked on the original sticker
  • Edition: Individually numbered; stated limit of 20,000 plates
  • Condition: Pre-owned decorative collector plate; examine the photographs for the plate's actual condition.

A distinctive display piece for collectors of telephone history, historical Americana, commemorative porcelain, and antique communications memorabilia. Decorative display only; food safety has not been established. Original box and certificate of authenticity are not shown or included.

Perfect for gifting, collecting, or keeping something a little unexpected for yourself.

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