Description: RARE J H Bunnell Railway Telegraph Receiver Station Pen Register in the Original Wood Case. The wooden case is very much like an old sewing machine coffin top type with the base measuring 7 7/8" x 18 1/8" and about 12" high with the cover on; it weighs 25 pounds. Untested but looks fine - see the many detailed photos. Possible made for portable use in railway cars. Untested but looks fine - see the many detailed photos. Jesse H. Bunnell (November 28, 1843 – February 9, 1899) was a telegraphist, famous for his speed record in telegraph transmission, inventor, known for construction of different telegraph keys.Jesse Bunnell was born on 28 November 1843, in Massillion. At the age of 11 he became a messenger, at 13 he became a full-time telegraph operator. At 17 he set a telegraph speed record, established while transmitting President Buchanan's last message to Congress. The speed was about 32 words per minute for 2 hours.From 1864 to 1872 he formed a partnership with James Partrick, later, from 1875 to 1878, he worked for L. G. Tillotson and Co. In 1878, Jesse created his own company, J. H. Bunnell and Co. Jesse constantly developed telegraphic instruments. In 1868 he received a patent for telegraph repeater, printing telegraph, created different telegraph sounders and improved telegraph switchboard.He is famous for his steel lever key, which was patented on 15 February 1881. In 1888, Bunnell invented his double speed key, which was later called "sideswiper" to help telegraphists avoid a "glass arm" (carpal tunnel syndrome).Bunnell tried to use enema as a weapon. He patented an enema, which could be used for self defence by cyclists against violent persons or dogs.Bunnell died of heart failure on 9 February 1899. He was buried in Brooklyn's garden Greenwood Cemetery.Bunnell and Co. was one of the largest telegraph key suppliers in USA before the World War II. As one of the country's main telegraphic manufacturers, examples of Bunnell's telegraph equipment can be found in the Smithsonian's Museum of American History, various railroad museums, and other communications museums. His company produced a variety of electrical and communications items for American army through the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Cold War period.
Price: 495 USD
Location: Weymouth, Massachusetts
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