Lot #188689: Vintage J.H. Bunnell Telegraph Sounder & Antique Telephone Communications Parts

Collection of vintage telegraph, telephone and communications equipment and components. Highlights include a wooden-box telegraph sounder/relay manufactured by J.H. Bunnell & Co., New York, U.S.A., with brass mechanism and electromagnetic coil. Also included are two vintage cast-iron telephone/communications mounting arms or brackets, additional wooden equipment housings, two transformer/electrical assemblies with period components and wiring, and related parts as shown. The J.H. Bunnell & Co. sounder is the standout piece and retains its original wooden enclosure, brass mechanism and maker marking. All pieces show considerable age and use, including scratches, finish wear, oxidation, surface rust, dust, deteriorated or cut wiring and other age-related wear. Some components may be incomplete or modified. Electrical components are untested. Working condition is unknown. Excellent restoration, display or parts group for collectors of antique telegraph, telephone, railway communications and early electrical equipment. Please review photographs carefully for contents, identification, completeness and condition. Everything shown is included. Pickup category timeslot {A}