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Telegraph Relay, by H.W. Sullivan Ltd, London, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 34506

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.34506

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"H.W.SULLIVAN. PATENT / 19 GREAT WINCHESTER ST. LONDON E.C. / No 183" printed on brass plaque upon upper surface of base. "LOCAL" printed on brass plaque upon upper surface of base.
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Diameter: 23mm Height: 150mm Weight: 3.9kg
Inventory No
34506
Accession Number
2004-9/421

Description

Telegraph Relay, with glazed top, lacquered brass cylindrical case upon biaze base on mahogany base labelled "LOCAL". With mini spirit label and four lacquered brass terminals upon upper surface of base. Glass top reveals black painted iron? cylinder with numerous wires and springs. Glass top damaged and repaired with tape.

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