Vintage Speed-X Morse code straight key mounted on a heavy black crinkle-finish base, manufactured by the Wm. M. Nye Company, Inc. of Bellevue, WA. This classic ham radio telegraph key features a sturdy metal construction with adjustable tension and contact spacing, topped with a traditional black knob. The base includes a protective rear cover housing the internal wiring. A previous owner's call sign, KQ4DC, is neatly engraved on the top of the cover. This piece serves as both a functional tool for CW operators and a collectible piece of amateur radio history.