{"product_id":"vintage-brass-telegraph-device","title":"Vintage Brass Telegraph Device","description":"\u003ch1 data-listing-id=\"682913823\" data-buy-box-listing-title=\"\" class=\"override-listing-title normal break-word mb-xs-2\"\u003eVintage Brass Telegraph Device\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Vintage Brass Telegraph Device is a real mystery to me!  I don't know exactly how old it is, (early 20th Century?), who made it as there are not discernible maker's marks or what it was used for, and I can't find another like it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs it part of a telegraph sounder \/ relay or a crystal-to-crystal (Perikon) radio detector?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is being sold as a collectible for display only. I haven't been tempted to polish it as some people prefer to see the original patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fair condition, with scuffs, blemishes and pitting on the brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Sounder Measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Width:  15.5 cm \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 8.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Depth:  10 cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its defects it makes a very interesting curio, featuring two brass thumb screws which move a screw forward\/backwards making a contact with a metal vertical wheel, and open \/ close an aperture in the housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven if you aren’t a collector of telegraph or early communications radio equipment, you can’t failed to be impressed by the design. It would look wonderful as a paperweight or a desk ornament. An interesting Gizmo or Gadget to talk about in the office or a vintage telegraphy museum!\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eNB: Accessories shown are for illustration only and are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/morse-keys-telegraphy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick on this link for more vintage telegraphy and morse keys.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57497381405047,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/Vintage_Brass_Telegraph_Device.jpg?v=1790608375","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/products\/vintage-brass-telegraph-device","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}