{"product_id":"vintage-hi-mound-bk-100-coffin-bug-semi-automatic-morse-code-telegraph-key-boxed","title":"Vintage Hi-Mound BK-100 Coffin Bug Semi Automatic Morse Code Telegraph Key Boxed","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThanks for looking!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage Hi-Mound BK-100 “Coffin Bug” Semi-Automatic Morse Code Telegraph Key\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eOriginal vintage Hi-Mound BK-100 semi-automatic Morse code key, commonly known as the “Coffin Bug”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eComplete with its original clear plastic cover and original Hi-Mound Telegraph Key cardboard box \u003cb\u003e- the machine in the photos is the one that you'll receive\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe key itself is in good cosmetic condition for its age, although it is being sold as requiring attention\/restoration and has not been tested electrically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease note the following condition points:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe clear plastic cover is cracked\/damaged as shown in the photographs. The cover is complete, but the damaged sections need carefully guiding back into position when fitting it over the key. I have deliberately left this as found rather than attempting to glue or repair the original plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThere is also a crack in the lever\/paddle assembly, clearly shown in the close-up photographs. This will require attention\/repair. I have not attempted to repair this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eThe original cardboard box has age-related wear, creasing and damage but remains a nice addition to the set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003ePlease study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. Sold as a vintage collectible requiring some repair\/restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eA nice original example of an increasingly collectible Hi-Mound telegraph key, particularly with its original cover and box still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eFeel free to ask any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eFREE UK SHIPPING!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eShipped within 48 hours tracked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eInternational trade welcome through Ebay's global shipping program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eProfessional, honest and reliable seller with over fifteen years top rated experience online. Please check my feedback  - thousands of happy clients! Any problems you'll get a full refund  (as stipulated in my Ebay business seller agreement)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeace \u0026amp; Good Luck!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hi-Mound","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58452965359990,"sku":"BK-100","price":59.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/8270\/0196\/files\/57_441dddb7-83ba-42dc-911b-a487b69a71d6.jpg?v=1786633643","url":"https:\/\/www.savetherobot.co.uk\/products\/vintage-hi-mound-bk-100-coffin-bug-semi-automatic-morse-code-telegraph-key-boxed","provider":"Save The Robot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}