{"product_id":"1916-elliott-brothers-british-gpo-pattern-morse-key","title":"1916 Elliott Brothers British GPO Pattern Morse Key","description":"\u003ch1\u003e1916 Elliott Brothers British GPO Pattern Morse Key\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis morse key is a post 1916 Elliott Brothers British GPO Pattern Morse Key. Brass, with a tall bakelite knob, the ensemble sits on a teak wooden base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, there are blemishes on the key and some scratches on the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size (W.H.D\u003c\/strong\u003e): 15.3 cm x 8.2cm x 7.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe morse key is typical of the GPO Pattern 1056A keys used in the early 20th Century. The Elliott Brothers maker’s mark would have been displayed on a brass plaque on the side of the base. This is either missing or possibly never fitted as there are no screw holes. The GPO sourced this type of morse key from several different manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElliott Brothers were based at Century Works, Lewisham, London, and known as pioneers of early computing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/morse-keys-telegraphy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMorse Keys.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elliott Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36924457975957,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/products\/DSC09127.jpg?v=1603111777","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/1916-elliott-brothers-british-gpo-pattern-morse-key","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}