Antique Morse telegraph key on a reddish-brown base, showing the black operating knob, adjustment screws and long coil spring.

Antique European Morse Telegraph Training Key (Übungstaster)

€115,00 EUR
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Antique Morse telegraph key on a reddish-brown base, showing the black operating knob, adjustment screws and long coil spring.
  • Antique Morse telegraph key on a reddish-brown base, showing the black operating knob, adjustment screws and long coil spring.
  • End view of the antique Morse telegraph key, showing the knurled adjustment screws, pivot assembly and mounting plates.
  • Opposite side of the antique Morse telegraph key, showing the metal lever, dished black knob and contact adjustment screws.
  • Close-up of the dished black operating knob and metal lever on the antique Morse telegraph key.
  • Close-up of the Morse telegraph key's pivot, knurled adjustment screws and contact mechanism, showing aged surface patina.
  • Underside of the antique Morse telegraph key's rectangular base, showing scratches, wear and mounting marks.
  • Antique Morse telegraph key on a reddish-brown base, showing the black operating knob, adjustment screws and long coil spring.
  • End view of the antique Morse telegraph key, showing the knurled adjustment screws, pivot assembly and mounting plates.
  • Opposite side of the antique Morse telegraph key, showing the metal lever, dished black knob and contact adjustment screws.
  • Close-up of the dished black operating knob and metal lever on the antique Morse telegraph key.
  • Close-up of the Morse telegraph key's pivot, knurled adjustment screws and contact mechanism, showing aged surface patina.
  • Underside of the antique Morse telegraph key's rectangular base, showing scratches, wear and mounting marks.
Antique European Morse Telegraph Training Key (Übungstaster)

Antique European Morse Telegraph Training Key (Übungstaster)

€115,00 EUR
A fascinating piece of early telecommunications history: an antique European Morse code telegraph key, described by the seller as a training key (Übungstaster) dating to the early 20th century. According to the supplied history, this specialized instrument was intended not for standard field transmissions, but as an educational tool to train apprentices, railway operators, and military signalmen in the art of Morse code. The supplied description distinguishes this fine-mechanical key from regular models by its auxiliary contact pin and triple-terminal configuration on a dark Bakelite base. According to that explanation, this arrangement allowed instructors to connect an external training buzzer or signal lamp, providing immediate auditory or visual feedback on the timing of a student's dits and dahs. This specific training function and wiring arrangement have not been independently verified. The instrument features a substantial black-patinated metal arm, knurled adjustment screws, and a dished black operating knob. The seller identifies these materials as cast iron, solid brass, and an original ebonite knob; the materials and originality have not been independently confirmed. Displayed on an executive desk or library shelf, this distinctive key makes a striking, intellectual statement piece. A tactile reminder of the dawn of global data transmission, it will appeal to collectors of historical telecommunications, including those in the United States, Japan, and Singapore. Condition: visible patina, oxidation, scratches, and signs of use on the mechanism and base. Functionality has not been confirmed, and working condition is not guaranteed. The maker and exact date have not been established. Dimensions: approximately 14 × 6 × 5 cm. Weight: 337 grams. Only one example of this product is available. Tracked shipping is charged separately.

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