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History of Science Museum

Resistance Bridge with Meter

Inventory Number 17670


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.17670

Item type
Object
Dimensions
Height: 170mm Width: 243mm Depth: 183mm Weight: 2990g
Inventory No
17670

Description

A wooden case with a hinged with and circular clasp and a canvas handle. Inside and built into the case is a resistance bridge. The object comprises of a black plate of ebonite with many copper alloy terminals and switches, many also have ebonite handles. At the back of the plate is a dial which is viewed through a glass window.