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This is the Gold Bug, made by J.H. Bunnell in 1920..... It came in several variations, mainly the presence or
absence of a label and the type of fingerpiece. The Gold Bug here has a "lollipop" type fingerpiece and a label,
SN #504 stamped into the bare area in the middle of the picture.

The Gold Bug precipitated a lawsuit between Vibroplex and Bunnell.
Vibroplex contended that it had exclusive rights to the word "bug." The courts decided otherwise!



















The "Gold Bug", a very attractive key, but not very usable.
Collectors say the Gold Bug and its predecessor both suffered from mushy feel.
Approximately 1200 were made.

The early part of the run had a fixed paddle, the later part of the run had an adjustable paddle.
They were difficult to sell and some were even given away by a radio house with a $15 order.