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Orphan 1930's W U Tel Co Telegrapher's Key Wedge - Fair Condx, Reuseable

$ 21.09

Availability: 64 in stock
  • Non-Domestic Product: No
  • Brand: WU Tel Co
  • Features: Wear Resistant
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Compatible Brand: Vibroplex
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Type: Telegrapher's Key Wedge
  • Country of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: FAIR, but reuseable. A 1930's Contact Wedge often used to parallel connect a telegraphers bug to a standard straight key. Made either by or for WU. These were used to parallel with a set of relay points or lever switch contacts.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    For Auction:
    A FAIR, but reuseable 1930's Contact Wedge often used to parallel connect a telegraphers bug to a standard straight key.  Made either by or for WU.  These were used to parallel with a set of relay points or lever switch contacts.  The architecture accommodated the wedge being inserted under a curved spring plate on the standard telegraph key of the day (think AT&T No 2 key).  Which influenced which is a curious tale.  Only history knows which came first.  If straight keys have anything to say for the issue it is that they started the use.
    Condition:
    FAIR, reuseable.  If carefully disassembled a replacement cloth cord could be reattached.  We leave this chore fore the new owner.
    Terms:
    This wedge is auctioned as a desirable commodity and will be well packed.  It is offered AS IS and it is not returnable.  Please contact me NOW if you have any questions.
    Shipped Quickly & Packed Well.