Lot # 25 - I. M. Moses Telegraph Sounder and Key on Wood Base – Circa 1870s–1890s

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 03-Nov-2025 8:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 10-Nov-2025 7:24:00 PM
Current bid:

$76.00

Highest bidder:

Dizzle

Auction has ended

Description :

A rare and authentic I. M. Moses telegraph sounder and key set, featuring the distinctive dual-coil sounder and lever key mounted on a single varnished hardwood base. This set exemplifies the craftsmanship of the I. M. Moses & Co. of New York, a noted manufacturer of telegraph instruments during the latter half of the 19th century.

Details & Features:

  • Maker: I. M. Moses & Co., New York

  • Type: Telegraph sounder and key assembly

  • Date: Circa 1870s–1890s

  • Material: Brass, iron, and wood

  • Design: Dual electromagnet coils with fine gold scrollwork; manually operated brass key lever on matching base

  • Finish: Original black enamel and patinaed brass components

  • Mount: Solid varnished wood platform with beveled edges


Collecting Note:
I. M. Moses telegraph instruments are among the most recognized examples of early American telegraphy equipment. Their sturdy yet elegant construction made them a standard in rail and commercial telegraph offices during the late 1800s. Examples in original finish are highly sought after by collectors of early communication devices and industrial antiques.


Dimensions : 7.5 in W x 4.25 in D

Auction History

Highest bidder is Dizzle

Date Bid User
10-Nov-2025 3:05:08 PM $76.00 Dizzle
10-Nov-2025 3:05:08 PM $75.00 Asha
10-Nov-2025 10:33:42 AM $51.00 Dizzle
09-Nov-2025 10:05:41 PM $41.00 Asha
09-Nov-2025 10:05:31 PM $36.00 Dizzle
09-Nov-2025 10:05:31 PM $35.00 Asha
04-Nov-2025 4:57:01 PM $14.00 Dizzle
04-Nov-2025 4:57:01 PM $13.00 Dakiam
04-Nov-2025 11:39:01 AM $6.00 Dizzle
03-Nov-2025 1:06:58 PM $5.00 Lmiller

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