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Large Emergency Morse Key, by Marconi Company, London, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 31025


Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"MARCONI'S WIRELESS/ TELEGRAPH CO. LTD. / NO. 14780 / LONDON" printed on brass maker's plaque upon side surface of base.
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Height: 75mm Width: 130mm
Inventory No
31025
Accession Number
2004-9/633

Description

Large Emergency Morse Key, with lacquered brass components and ebonite key. With four lacquered brass terminals mounted upon varnished teak base, and with long side bar, of similar construction to main key. Some visible holes (possibly for screws) in base may indicate missing components and/or alternative mountings. With some small metal alloy components. Previously associated and catalogued with Large Main Morse Key (Inv. Num. 53026).