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

Inventory Number 42110


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.42110

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: 70mm Width: 100mm Depth: 140mm
Inventory No
42110
Accession Number
2004-9/446

Description

Marconi Key Type 971, in grey enamel casing. With ebonite dial (scale 1-12) on front and plastic dial (scale 2-12) on side. With retractable steel stand on underside of case slightly damaged. Previously catalogued with five other Morse Keys (Inv. Num.s 47410, 24429, 95560, 83986, 96935).