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Marconi Wavemeter Type MC1, by Marconi Company, London, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 49948

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.49948

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"'MARCONI' / WAVEMETER / TYPE M.C.1. P.S. NO. 2208 B / INST. No. 370601 MARCONI'S WIRELESS / TELEGRAPH CO. LTD. / LONDON" printed on brass plaque on front. See Documents for other inscriptions.
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Diameter: 310mm Height: 280mm
Inventory No
49948
Accession Number
2004-9/512

Description

Marconi Wavemeter Type MC1, in large circular copper alloy casing. With Vernier scale (scale 0-100) & worm-wheel adjustment, valve-base and galvanometer. One of four electrodes on back is damaged, and one wheel missing at base.

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