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Mains Transformer for Microscope Illumination, by C. Baker, London, 1930s

Inventory Number 29803


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.29803

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Makers
C. Baker
Primary inscriptions
"C. BAKER/244 HIGH HOLBORN/LONDON' 'R.D.1788/ SECONDARY/ C 200/225 225/250/ 6V 5A' 'PRIMARY' 'MADE IN ENGLAND/ PATENTED'"
Physical material
metal
Plastic
Fabric
Dimensions
Height: 177mm Width: 90mm Depth: 110mm Weight: 1950g
Inventory No
29803

Description

Black plastic cased transformer, manufactured by C.Baker. Transformer is cylindrical in shape and marked on either side as 'primary' and 'secondary'. Transformer is attached to a black metal base, from which extends a metal rod. Transformer has two terminals at base for '6v' and '5a'. Cotton cable with plastic two-pin plug extends from base of transformer.