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EARLY 20TH CENTURY WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH KEY & RELAY
Estimate:
$500 - $700
Sold
$80
Live Auction
Gentleman's Library Auction, 111419
Category
Description
Wooden cabinet with iron, metal and other components.
An antique early 20th century Western Union telegraph key and switching relay. Original brass, metal and other components. Bakelite key button. Incised into wood on relay housing W.U. TEL. CO. Printed in raised letters onto wrought metal elevated arm PATENT AUG. 1, 1911, O.C. WHITE CO WORCESTER MASS., a fixture company founded in 1894. Original battery and cables. Metal base attachment for elevated arm has been replaced.
Issued: c. 1911
Dimensions: 17.5"H x 9"W
Manufacturer: Western Union
Country of Origin: United States
An antique early 20th century Western Union telegraph key and switching relay. Original brass, metal and other components. Bakelite key button. Incised into wood on relay housing W.U. TEL. CO. Printed in raised letters onto wrought metal elevated arm PATENT AUG. 1, 1911, O.C. WHITE CO WORCESTER MASS., a fixture company founded in 1894. Original battery and cables. Metal base attachment for elevated arm has been replaced.
Issued: c. 1911
Dimensions: 17.5"H x 9"W
Manufacturer: Western Union
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Age related wear