Lot #188688: Vintage Canadian National Telegraph Equipment – Wells Rectifier, Relay & Key

Vintage Canadian railway/telegraph communications equipment group including a W.W. Wells Limited rectifier, electromagnetic telegraph relay/sounder and telegraph key mechanism. The metal rectifier is identified: WELLS RECTIFIER Made by W.W. Wells Limited Scarborough, Ontario Model SI260CV.3A Serial W2215 115V AC input DC output C.N.T. Spec. R-507A The wooden-mounted electromagnetic unit features twin coils, adjustable contacts, binding terminals and period hardware. Also included is a mechanical telegraph key/contact assembly and associated wiring/connector. The C.N.T. specification marking on the rectifier indicates this equipment was intended for telecommunications service and appears consistent with Canadian railway/telegraph communications equipment. All equipment is untested and working condition is unknown. Wiring appears old and has been modified or repaired in places. Components show age-related wear, scratches, oxidation, dust and surface marks. An interesting group of vintage Canadian telecommunications equipment for collectors of telegraph, railway, communications and early electrical technology. Please review all photographs carefully for identification, completeness and condition. Pickup category timeslot {A}