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Thomas Edison's Universal Stock Ticker, Circa 1900

Rare universal stock ticker designed and manufactured by Thomas Edison, circa 1900. Edison's invention revolutionized Wall Street by synchronizing stock prices across the exchange companies, allowing for the meteoric rise of the NYSE in the early 20th century. It was one of Edison's earliest major inventions, first designed for a subsidiary of Western Union, and then manufactured by his own company, as evidenced by the stamp on the side, ''M'F'D. BY / T.A. EDISON, INC.'', with a serial number of 9370. While not the earliest universal stock ticker, this model is preferred by collectors as it originates from Edison's factory. Ticker machine is made of brass, with a cast iron base. With original parts but lacking the ink box, which is usually absent. Machine measures approximately 7.5'' in diameter across the base and 11'' tall. Expected wear, overall in very good condition.