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

Inventory Number 53026


Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"MAG KEY / No 1" printed on brass plaque upon front section of base upper surface. "MAIN" printed on brass plaque upon rear section of base upper surface. "MAG KEY / No 2" printed on brass plaque upon rear section of base upper surface.
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Height: 80mm Width: 130mm
Inventory No
53026
Accession Number
2004-9/634

Description

Large Main Morse Key, with lacquered brass components and ebonite key. With four lacquered brass terminals mounted upon varnished mahogany base, and with long side bar, of similar construction to main key. With some small metal alloy components. Previously associated and catalogued with Large Emergency Morse Key (Inv. Num. 31025).