[CW] Help identifying old hand key

[David Curry]

Hi Tony--

Thanks for the tip. I've been Googling for Grimmer-Wilson, and there  
are some strong similarities--especially the steel lever arm. Haven't  
found an exact match for the key, so you may well be right about the  
"mixed breed." The wooden base, although fairly well made, appears to  
be home brew--maybe the black paint was supposed to simulate the  
color of the bakelite knob? Anyhow, it is a fun key and has a nice  
feel--a brand new straight key would have cost a lot more, and  
wouldn't have all the nostalgia value!

TKS again es 73,

Dave
KB8TT


On May 30, 2008, at 3:18 PM, Tony Martin W4FOA wrote:

> Dave,
> I'm no expert, for sure, but it looks like a "mixed breed".
> I can see parts that look like it may be at least part Canadian  
> Grimmer-Wilson.
> That's about as far as I can go, and even then it may not be  
> correct.  I'm sure there
> are some of the experts out there who can do a far better job at  
> identifying your "find".
> 73
> Tony, W4FOA