A Rare Antique 1920's Double Morse Key - Hemswell Antique Centres
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A Rare Antique 1920's Double Morse Key

Used For Transatlantic Messages

£230
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Dimensions:

W-10 D-12.5 H-6 (cm)

Item reference:

112446-1603-4 Tip! This item's Ref-Code breaks down thus...
Item Ref Code: 112446-1603-4
Item No. 112446 - Dealer No. 1603 - Building No. 4

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Description

An unusual antique 1920's double morse key one for dots and one for dashes, with both positive and negative currents. It would have been used to send transatlantic messages. Made from brass and copper with a bakelite base. It is unmarked, but most likely english made, and probably by Muirhead & Company. Stock Code: 2380

Specifications

  • Item reference : 112446-1603-4
  • Dimensions : W-10 D-12.5 H-6 (cm)
  • Colour: Black
  • Country of Origin: England
  • Era: Art Nouveau
  • Material: Brass
  • Period: 1920s, C20th
  • Condition: A Few Nicks to the Bakelite Knobs

Delivery

Free Collection from Hemswell, North Lincolnshire - we can store free of charge for four weeks

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