A beautiful antique presse papier or paper weight made from a old electric cable. In 1883, Emil Rathenau founded Deutsche Edison-Gesellschaft für angewandte Elektricität in Berlin. Initially producing electrical equipment (such as light bulbs, motors and generators), the company soon became involved in AC electric transmission systems. In 1907, Peter Behrens was appointed as artistic consultant to AEG. This led to the creation of the company’s initial corporate identity, with products and advertising sharing common design features. The company expanded in the first half of the 20th century, and it is credited with a number of firsts and inventions in electrical engineering. During the same period, it entered the automobile and airplane markets. Electrical equipment for railways was produced during this time, beginning a long history of supplying the German railways with electrical equipment. According to the 1930 Encyclopedia Britannica: Prior to 1923 it was the largest electrical manufacturing concern in Germany and one of the most important industrial undertakings in the world. After WWII, the company lost its businesses in the eastern part of Germany. After a merger in 1967, the company was renamed Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft AEG-Telefunken (from 1979 on only AEG-Telefunken). The company experienced financial difficulties during the 1970s, resulting in the sale of some assets. In 1985, the company re-took the name AEG and the remainder of the company was acquired by Daimler-Benz; the parts that remained were primarily related to electric power distribution and electric motor technology. Under Daimler-Benz ownership, the former AEG companies eventually become part of the newly named Adtranz in 1995, and the AEG name was no longer used. Electrolux, which had already acquired the household subsidiary AEG Hausgeräte GmbH in 1994, now own the rights to use and license the AEG brand. Private Collection (Paris / France). AEG Kabelwerk Oberspree Berlin Oberschoneweide. The diameter is approx 3.4 inch (8.5 cm). Glass is gone and little parts of rubber are missing. Netherlands : 1 week maximum Europe : 2 weeks maximum Outside Europe : 4 till 6 weeks maximum (sometimes Earlier). It is safer and faster! Good communication is the best way to solve any issues. The item “A BEAUTIFUL RARE antique ELECTRIC CABLE DISPLAY PAPERWEIGHT BERLIN AEG” is in sale since Sunday, May 30, 2021. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Decorative Collectibles\Paperweights”. The seller is “ancient-arts.gallery” and is located in Breda. This item can be shipped worldwide.