- Item type
- Object
- Provenance
- Presented by the Marconi Corporation in 2004.
- Primary inscriptions
- "GP 50 / MADE IN / 10 / G.E.C. / 240V 10000W / ENGLAND / FOR 3200K FILM" printed on upper surface of exterior surface of bulb.
- Object type
- Radio valve
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 190mm Height: 350mm
- Inventory No
- 70075
- Accession Number
- 2004-9/466
Description
Giant Glass Radio Valve, with dense polymer-type material base, and two brass base pins. Base has numerous circular holes and protruding lower section with base pins. Large glass bulb reveals interior with plastic? connections, nickel-plated frame and eight spring-type connections. Very unusual type of valve, designed for large values of electricity and power.
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