Ultra-rare GTE Texas-shaped resin paperweight containing an actual mechanical switch wiper from one of GTE’s last mechanical switch offices in Texas – dated September 25, 1997.

Item Details:

• Brand: GTE (General Telephone & Electronics)

• Type: Commemorative resin paperweight

• Shape: Outline of Texas

• Inscription: “A piece of the past to remind us how far we’ve come.”

• Material: Clear resin with embedded wiper arm

• Condition: Good pre-owned – a few light surface scratches from display, no cracks or clouding; wiper perfectly preserved

Highlights:

• Genuine piece of telecom history – the end of mechanical switching in Texas

• Embedded authentic switch wiper (the “finger” that made connections)

• Perfect for telephone collectors, Texas history buffs, or vintage tech enthusiasts

• Rare 1997 retirement keepsake – almost never seen on the secondary market

• Makes a great desk conversation piece

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