Mesco Sounder from 1911 by YS1RS

This set of Sounder and Key was made by Manhattan Electrical Supply Co. (MESCO). The model was called Eureka Telegraph Instrument. This specific model appears in the 1911 Catalog and this is the description shown in the catalog: "A moderate priced combination set, recommended as a learner's apparatus being low in price, durable and efficient. Copy of Philisophy and Practice of Morse Telegraphy free with each instrumment. List No. 178. Wound 5 Ohms.......$1.30" The price was $1.30 back in 1911. Well, not a too moderate price considering salary was around $12 a month. This Sounder set came as a surprise gift, sent by a friend who is a member of the Unofficial Mamod & Other Steam Forum. This is an internet forum located in the UK but now hold members from all corners of the world. My other hobby is to collect and run miniature steam engines. If you like steam engines then join by looking on your internet searcher for Mamod steam forum. This sounder set has not been externally altered in any way except for the cleaning of electrical contacts. One of the coils had a broken wire and was carefully joined again thus the repair is invisible. This apparatus is sending again messages.... 100 years later. Thank you my friend !!! 73 de Rob. YS1RS