Wood, iron, brass, paper and other materials
Presumably England, circa 1900
Morse Telegraph portable machine, Serial No. 1166
Large mechanical brass full plate movement, paper scroll, morse key, Mahogany Box
Enclosed winding key
Dimensions of the box: 19.5 x 40.2 x 17.5 cm
Good working condition
Rare collector's item from the British telegraph technology

In 1833, Samuel Morse developed the first electromagnetic telegraph, which first was able to send only ten numbers. The first code with letters emerged in 1838. The ‘American Morse Code’ was used from 1844 to the 1960s by the telegraph companies and American railroads. The present machine presumably originates from England and resembles a pigeon clock, as the recording is also effectuated on strips of paper.

The machine is in good working condition, but long-term functionality cannot be guaranteed. It shows light wear through use. The wooden box shows traces of an inactive woodworm infestation. The dimensions of the box are 19.5 x 40.2 x 17.5 cm.

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