- Item type
- Object
- Provenance
- Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
- Primary inscriptions
- On front: "International / Radiotelegraphic / Conference / London". On rear: "Presented by / Marconi's / Wireless / Telegraphy / Company Ltd. / 22nd June 1912".
- Physical material
- Silver.
- Object type
- Radio communication
- Dimensions
- Height: 65mm Width: 35mm Depth: 12mm
- Inventory No
- 37413
- Accession Number
- 2004-9/23
Description
Small silver scent bottle with stopper, and hallmarked Birmingham 1911. Engraved on both sides.
These pocket scent bottles were presented to all female delegates of the 1912 International Radiotelegraphic Conference as souvenirs. During the conference the delegates were given a tour of the recently opened New Street works in Chelmsford, the station at Poldhu and entertained at a garden party hosted by Marconi.
Gentlemen received Silver Table Lighter With Case (Inv. Num. 35386).
