Telegraph Key Collection
I collect telegraph keys, telegraphy instruments, telegraphic apparatus, and memorabilia. I am always looking for interesting items to add to my collection. If you have anything to sell, trade or just want to learn about telegraphy or telegraph equipment, please contact me. 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 - Group 1 - Telegraph paddles currently in production
Currently Manufactured Paddles - Group 2
Paddles Past - Telegraph paddles from the past
Currently Manufactured Paddles - Group 1 - Telegraph paddles currently in production
Currently Manufactured Paddles - Group 2
Paddles Past - Telegraph paddles from the past