1882 L.G. Tillotson Camelback Telegraph Key/Sounder KOB 14 Ohms Antique Landline For Sale

Antique Unmarked L.G. Tillotson Camelback Victor Telegraph Key and Sounder KOB 14 Ohms 1882This is an authentic, late-19th-century L.G. Tillotson Co. Camelback Key on Base (KOB) telegraph set. L.G. Tillotson was a premier railway and telegraph equipment supplier operating out of New York in the 1870s and 1880s before being succeeded by E.S. Greeley & Co. This piece combines both the sending key and receiving sounder onto a single wooden board, a configuration widely used for local railway stations, short wire circuits, or as professional operator learning sets.The sounder coils are rated at 14 ohms, a standard resistance for local loops powered by gravity batteries, distinguishing it from the 150-ohm instruments required for long-distance mainline use.Item Specifications:* Manufacturer: L.G. Tillotson Co.* Location: 5 & 7 Dey St, New York, NY* Patent Date: December 26, 1882* Design: Camelback (humped) lever key and dual-coil sounder on base (KOB)* Resistance: 14 Ohms (stamped directly into the wooden base margin).Condition & Visual Details:* Historical Wear: The anvil and hammer show signs of heavy, repetitive use, indicating this was a dedicated working instrument rather than a casual practice toy.* Hardware: Retains its classic humped camelback lever. The iron sounder bridge features a black japanned finish with traces of early gold pinstriping still visible under close inspection.* Electromagnet Coils: The dual coils remain tightly wound with their original cotton-insulated wire.* Base: Mounted on a thick, contoured wooden base exhibiting a dark, aged patina and standard edge wear consistent with over a century of handling.* Terminals & Adjustments: Brass binding posts, tension springs, and knurled adjustment screws are intact and carry a dark, unpolished oxidation typical of early brass scientific and telegraphic apparatus.Shipping & Handling:
This delicate 19th-century telegraph instrument will be packaged with the utmost care to ensure the heavy iron components and fragile wooden base remain fully secure during transit. Sold as-is for its historical and collectible value. Please review all provided photographs for a complete understanding of the item\'s authentic, well-used antique condition.