Contact Switch - Morse Code, 20th Century

Physical description

Rectangular wooden base with two metal strips on top of each other. Each strip is separated with a rectangular block between them at one end and has a terminal knob at that end. The other end of the top strip has a knob that when pressed produces a contact between the two strips.

Inscriptions & markings

Engraved on top: 'GAMBRELL BROS & CO LTD / PATT. 5037'

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