MINT Antique Wheatstone Telegraph Set Elliott Bros London No 578 & 588 MATCHED For Sale

More photos will be added Provenance: This consecutively matched set was acquired directly from a lifelong private collector of early wireless telegraphy, exceptional 19th-century Edison-era light bulbs, and historic crystal radios. They have been kept in a clean, dry, smoke-free collector environment and have never been over-cleaned or chemically polished, fully preserving their original 1800s historical integrity.Mechanism No. 578 (Transmitter) & Mechanism No. 588 (Receiver/Inker) by Elliott Brothers, LondonAn extraordinary opportunity to acquire a consecutively matched engineering pair of Victorian-era telecommunications history. This listing features the two primary internal brass movements that comprised a functioning Wheatstone High-Speed Automatic Telegraph System, manufactured by the legendary Elliott Brothers (London) Ltd. during the late 19th century.These surviving mechanisms were recovered together from an early line installation, making them an incredibly scarce, museum-quality set.1. Wheatstone Automatic Tape Transmitter (Serial No. 578)Markings: Beautifully stamped on the main brass chassis framework: \"No. 578 / C. WHEATSTONE / PATENT\"Function: This clockwork mechanism revolutionized early telegraphy by reading pre-punched paper tape strips and automatically transmitting electrical signals at high speeds, bypassing human operator limitations.Condition: Exceptional structural condition. The solid brass framing, complex gear teeth, driving governors, and fine-threaded adjustment hardware are intact. It exhibits a gorgeous, natural unpolished patina.2. Wheatstone Automatic Tape Receiver / Inker (Serial No. 588Markings: Crisp engraving on the upper brass plate reads: \"ELLIOTT BROS / LONDON / No. 588\"Function: Functioning at the receiving end of the line, this unit synchronized with the transmitter to physically ink incoming Morse signals onto a moving paper strip.Features: Includes the highly recognizable, prominent heavy curved horseshoe magnet mounted underneath the chassis to control the high-speed recording stylus.Condition: Parallels the transmitter in its preservation. Complete internal mechanical linkages, levers, and gears move cleanly. Shows normal signs of historical use and age-appropriate tarnish.Condition Notes for CollectorsPlease note that these items consist of the complete, raw internal brass movements/mechanisms only. They are missing their original polished wooden protective enclosures, glass viewing doors, external tape reel arms, and winding weights. They are being sold in authentic, as-found, uncleaned condition—perfect for standalone mechanical displays or as replacement movements for a restoration project.Shipping & HandlingWeight & Pack: Due to the substantial weight of solid Victorian brass engineering, these items will be packed with professional-grade materials. Double-boxing, heavy foam cushioning, and full insurance/tracking are included.Note to Buyers: I prefer to sell these as a historic matched pair. However, serious collectors interested in purchasing only the transmitter (No. 578) or only the receiver (No. 588) may message me directly to negotiate individual offers.