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Marconi Induction Coil, by Marconi Company, London, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 88737


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.88737

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"MARCONI'S WIRELESS / TELEGRAPH CO LTD / No39811 LONDON" printed on copper plaque attached to side of base.
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Height: 620mm Width: 310mm Depth: 290mm
Inventory No
88737
Accession Number
2004-9/431

Description

Marconi Induction Coil with plastic coated coil with ebonite ends. With assorted lacquered copper alloy and copper components including eight terminals, fittings and spark gap, on mahogany base. Spark gap includes black polished plastic base and handles. With mini ivory(?) switch coil. Similar to Newton Induction Coil (Inv. Num. 94316).