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Vibroplex Chrome Original Bug Telegraph Key

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Vibroplex Chrome Original Bug Telegraph Key

Item Details

Description

United States,20th Century
Vibroflex accompanied with original museum label, also included is a smaller Western Electric telegraph key.
Large marked with brass tag mounted to top "Vibroplex Company Trademark, Patented, No. 194038, The Vibroplex Company, Inc. 833 Broadway, New York, NY", small key stamped "Western Electric".
Large 3" x 7 1/4" x 3 1/2",Metal, plastic

Condition

Vibroflex with loss to red knob, spots of oxidation to chrome surfaces, untested but parts move freely and appears to be complete, please refer to photographs, Western Electric in overall good condition.