Lot 347:
Vintage Morse Code Telegraph Key and Receiver Set with a Collection of Firearm Accessories, Security Locks, and Promotional Items
Sold for: $30
Description
A vintage Morse code key and receiver set, mounted on a wooden base, featuring a black straight key and brass components, resting on a white and blue cloth. Also included are firearm-related components: an opened, rectangular metal storage box with internal black compartments; a “Thumler’s Tumbler Accessories” cardboard box with a “Plastic Shot Shell Basket” indicated; a new, blister-packed “Browning Little Skeeters™ Mini-Tube Gauge Reducers” for “12 GA. – .410 BORE”; a vintage “Winchester 70 Assembly and Operating Instructions” booklet; and a black, ribbed polymer rifle magazine. A collection of brass and silver-toned padlocks, including a combination lock, with various accompanying keys. Brands noted on the padlocks and keys include “SARGENT,” “ARROW,” “GUARD,” “COLE,” and “MIA.” Completing the lot are new “TEXACO Reminder Tags” with promotional text.
Condition report:
Items generally exhibit good to fair condition. The metal storage box shows internal rust. Some padlocks and keys show expected wear and tarnishing. The Morse code set appears complete with brass components showing some tarnish consistent with age. The Browning gauge reducers and TEXACO tags are new in packaging. The Winchester booklet shows signs of age-related wear.
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