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Precision Instrument, by Marconi Company, English, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 97073


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.97073

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
None
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Height: 350mm Width: 250mm Depth: 210mm
Inventory No
97073
Accession Number
2004-9/94

Description

Precision Instrument, a heavily constructed disc induction motor driving a 24-hour clock dial and rotating dial graduated 0-100 with outer ring graduated 0-60, through extensive helical gearing. With the seconds/decimal dial viewed through an illuminated glass. In teak case with partially glazed side sections and partially glazed hinged door at rear. With black polished Bakelite knob and ten plug terminals on upper surface of case. Side glass partially damaged and cracked; glass window on rear hinged door missing. Previously catalogued with other Precision Instrument (Inv. Num. 69707).