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A.C. Range Multiplier, by the Cambridge Instrument Company Ltd, English, 20th Century

Inventory Number 66870


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.66870

Item type
Object
Provenance
Transferred from the Department of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, University of Oxford, in 2005.
Primary inscriptions
'A.C. RANGE MULTIPLIER', Cambridge Instrument Co. Ltd, England
Physical material
Wood
metal
Bakelite
Fabric
Dimensions
Height: 127mm Width: 177mm Depth: 105mm Weight: 812g
Inventory No
66870
Accession Number
2005-4/3

Description

A.C. Range Multiplier, Model number 41385. Instrument has a wooden casing with two circular holes on each side, holes are covered with metal mesh. Top panel of device features two Bakelite coated electrical terminals and two fabric coated cables. Both cables have metal clip ends. A plaque indicating range and voltage of device is attached to top panel. Manufacturer's product label is tied to top of device.