Harold R. Kramer, Amateur Radio Station WJ1B  - Toy Keys

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Toy Keys
Boy Scout Key Fleron Boy Scout Key and Buzzer:

This is an "Official Boy Scout Signal Set." equipped with a key, buzzer and light. It was made for the Boy Scouts by Fleron. It carries the Boy Scouts of America National Council Insignia and has the Morse code printed on top of the unit and in the instruction manual. It sold for $1.95 including batteries.
 
Rin Tin Tin Key Rin Tin Tin Cereal Box Toy Key:

This is a Rin Tin Tin toy telegraph key from the 1950s. This 1 1/4 inches long plastic toy was found free inside of specially marked boxes of Nabisco Shredded Wheat Cereal. It’s one of my favorite keys.
 
Connecticut Telegraph and Electric Company Practice Key and Buzzer:

A practice key and buzzer made by the Connecticut Telegraph and Electric Company that was located in Meriden, Connecticut only a few miles from where I live. This device also has a metal Morse Code chart attached.  The top plate is copper and it is mounted on a wood box.  Regrettably, I cannot find any information about this company or when it existed. 

 

 
Philmore Key Philmore Plastic Key:

A straight key mounted on a black plastic base. This is a very inexpensive training type key. It cannot be used for serious CW. I had one of these when I was a kid so I bought this one at a ham radio flea market. These are still made by Philmore, Ameco, etc.

 
Herald Key Herald SW-134 Key with Buzzer:

This Herald, not Harold, key is a toy black plastic key with buzzer that is used for code practice. It is packaged in the original box. The DC buzzer on the back is powered by a "D" cell battery. There is a Morse code card inside of box. Herald Electronics imported electronic items from China and Japan.