Lot 1277 , A late 19th century brass and mahogany Wheatstone type telegraph receiver (Morse inker), containing two drawers with paper rolls, 30cm high, 30cm wide, 28cm deep.

A late 19th century brass and mahogany Wheatstone type telegraph receiver (Morse inker), containing two drawers with paper rolls, 30cm high, 30cm wide, 28cm deep. As described by the Science Museum; The Morse inker was invented by an Austrian, Thomas John in 1854. A rotating ink wheel was lifted when a current was received, marking a strip of paper. The mechanism was driven by a falling weight. They were used widely across Europe, with the most popular inkers being made by the German firm Siemens and Halske, while in the United States, embossers remained more common. This inker was part of Charles Wheatstone's automatic telegraph system. Condition - fair, some discolouration to the brass work, one length of mahogany moulding missing some surface scratches and nicks etc. and general cleaning required. Mechanism untested.
£300-500

Sold for £300