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Germany
Schurr Straight Key

Schurr Straight Key

Markings:
SCHURR KEY
HANDMADE
MADE IN GERMANY

A gift from my XYL. Acquired new ~1995 at the Dayton Hamfest. Schurr is no longer in business and has been replaced by Scheunemann.

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Scheunemann Einhebel 2

Scheunemann Einhebel 2

Single Lever Paddle

SCHEUNEMANN
MORSETASTEN
MADE IN GERMANY

Scheunemann, the successor company to Schurr, makes some amazing keys and paddles. This single-lever (einhebel) key is the finest I've ever owned or used. I bought it from Morse Express in April, 2013.

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Great Britain
Elliott Bros. GPO Key

Elliott Bros. GPO Key

Markings:
ELLIOTT BROTHERS
(LONDON) LIMITED

Standard General Post Office pattern, probably from the first 1/2 of the 20th century.

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Kent Straight Key SK1

Kent Straight Key SK1

Bought from HRO in May, 2012.

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Kent Twin Paddle TP1

Kent Twin Paddle TP1

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Japan
GHD GT706KIT

GHD GT706KIT

A straight key kit from GHD. Frankly, the only way I could afford a GHD. Purchased from Morse Express in February, 2012.

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GHD GN807KIT

GHD GN807KIT

Twin paddle kit from GHD. Bought it from Morse Express in January, 2012.

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Morse Express Xmas 2012

GHD for Morse Express Xmas 2012

Miniature Christmas keys are a tradition at Morse Express. This is my first one.

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China
Chinese D117/K4

Chinese D117/K4

The straight key of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). The K4's contacts are made of hard silver. (The K5 has brass contacts.) Each key comes with a certificate.

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