Telegraph Key Collection
I collect telegraph keys, telegraphy instruments, telegraphic apparatus, and memorabilia. The Telegraphic Apparatus part of the collection can be found here.
Hand/Straight Keys:
Amateur Radio Keys -Telegraph keys primarily used by Amateur Radio operators.
Commercial Telegraph Keys - Keys used in commercial telegraphy.
International Keys -Telegraph keys from around the world.
McElroy Page I - Keys manufactured by the famous telegrapher and manufacturer, T.R. McElroy.
McElroy Page II - Additional items from McElroy.
Toy and Practice Keys - Keys used as toys and for practicing the Morse Code.
United Kingdom - Keys from the UK.
Unusual Keys - Unique and unusual telegraph keys.
US Military - Keys used by the United States military.
Western Union Telegraph Keys -Telegraph keys used by the Western Union Company.
Commercial Telegraph Keys - Keys used in commercial telegraphy.
International Keys -Telegraph keys from around the world.
McElroy Page I - Keys manufactured by the famous telegrapher and manufacturer, T.R. McElroy.
McElroy Page II - Additional items from McElroy.
Toy and Practice Keys - Keys used as toys and for practicing the Morse Code.
United Kingdom - Keys from the UK.
Unusual Keys - Unique and unusual telegraph keys.
US Military - Keys used by the United States military.
Western Union Telegraph Keys -Telegraph keys used by the Western Union Company.
Semi-Automatic Keys (Bugs) and Paddles:
Bugs - Semi-Automatic mechanical telegraph keys
Currently Manufactured Paddles - Telegraph paddles currently in production
Paddles Past - Telegraph paddles from the past
Currently Manufactured Paddles - Telegraph paddles currently in production
Paddles Past - Telegraph paddles from the past