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Marconi Radio Valve Type V24, by Marconi Company, English, 1920s

Inventory Number 83077


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.83077

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"MARCONI OSRAM VALVE / MADE AT THE OSRAM LAMP WORKS / COVERED BY VARIOUS PATENTS / 48537 V.24" printed on the exterior surface of the bulb.
Object type
Radio valve
Dimensions
Diameter: 25mm Height: 75mm Weight: 0.05kg
Inventory No
83077
Accession Number
2004-9/328

Description

Marconi Radio Valve Type V24, in thin glass envelope with caps at either ends, with grid and anode connections as envelope side pips, and single strand tungsten filament running entire length with a spring for tensioning. Construction was co-axial with helical wire grid surrounding filament and fitting within cylindrical anode. In this valve, 'U' shaped glass support holds two stout wire rods that attach to anode and grid respectively; thus electrodes are only supported at one end. Previously catalogued with assorted other valves.