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Morse Key and Attachment, by Siemens Bros. & Co. Ltd., London, ?Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 12872


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.12872

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation in 2003.
Primary inscriptions
'SIEMENS BROS & CO LTD LONDON NO 4180 '
Object type
Electronic instrument
Dimensions
Height: 89mm Width: 120mm Depth: 209mm Weight: 1.65kg
Inventory No
12872
Accession Number
2003-11

Description

Morse key with wooden and ebonite? base, brass fittings including key and 'SEND' and 'RECEIVE' switch both with wooden handles. Removable part in the form of a brass cylinder with glass top.