Group of telegraph equipment including Vibroplex Bug telegraph key No. 84076. J.H. Bunnell telegraph
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 7519 |
| Estimate | $200 - $250 |
| Opening bid | $20 |
| Auction | Premier Railroadiana Sale - August 2026 |
| Date | August 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Rail & Road Auctions |
| Location | Lafayette, Indiana |
Group of telegraph equipment including Vibroplex Bug telegraph key No. 84076. J.H. Bunnell telegraph key, Thompson key marked for Western Union, and a Western Union 400 Ohm 1-B sounder. See photos
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