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Morse Key Type 100A, by Marconi Company, Britain, Early 20th Century.

Inventory Number 24429


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.24429

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"M.I.M.C.CO. / NO. G. 5033 TYPE 100A" printed on top of the base.
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Height: 85mm Width: 92mm Depth: 160mm
Inventory No
24429
Accession Number
2004-9/444

Description

Morse Key Type 100A, with nickel-plated partial cover on ebonite panel, on mahogany base. With nickel-plated tapper with ebonite handle. Previously catalogued with five other Morse Keys (Inv. Num.s 47410, 95560, 42110, 83986, 96935).