Super nice originalWESTERN ELECTRIC \"LEWIS\" patent Nickel plated telegraph key from the mid 1870\'s. This key is marked Western Electric Co., CHICAGO, and \"LEWIS PAT.\", MAY 25, 1875, MAY 23, 1876.

This is a really nice early telegraph key, all complete and 100% original.Works good, very smooth and has all the original hardware, nothing missing. Beautiful nickel finish is in excellent condition. A great piece of early telegraph history. Has unusual \"ball\" design key pivots.

The photos are part ofthe description and should represent the condition but please ask anyquestions. Will be well packed and shipped Priority mail. Thanks for looking, nice rare original early Telegraph item.

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