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Morse Key Type 971, by Marconi Company, Britain, 20th Century.

Inventory Number 95560


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.95560

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"MARCONI / KEY TYPE 971" printed on transfer stuck on upper surface.
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Height: 65mm Width: 95mm Depth: 135mm
Inventory No
95560
Accession Number
2004-9/445

Description

Marconi Key Type 971, in grey enamel casing. With black polished Bakelite dial (scale 1-12) upon upper surface and black polished Bakelite dial (scale 2-12) on side. With retractable mini steel stand on underside of case. Previously catalogued with five other Morse Keys (Inv. Num.s 47410, 24429, 42110, 83986, 96935).