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Morse Tape Inker with Drawer and Paper Spool, by Siemens Brothers, London, c. 1900

Inventory Number 20877


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.20877

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"PATENT / SIEMENS BROTHERS / LONDON / No 10015" printed on side of main brass component.
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Height: 220mm Width: 340mm Depth: 340mm Weight: 9.2kg
Inventory No
20877
Accession Number
2004-9/501

Description

Morse Tape Inker (or Ink-Writer), of lacquered brass, on mahogany base with paper spool-in drawer. With two brass terminals on surface of mahogany base. With associated brass 'key'.