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Low Frequency Iron Core Inductance In Wooden Box, by Marconi Company, London, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 68721


Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"MARCONI'S WIRELESS / TELEGRAPH CO. LTD. / NO. 70539 LONDON" printed on brass maker's plaque upon upper surface of box. Assorted numeric frequency values etched into upper surface but too faded to read.
Physical material
Iron
brass
teak
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Width: 123mm
Inventory No
68721
Accession Number
2004-9/632

Description

Low Frequency Iron Core Inductance In Wooden Box, with five terminals mounted linearly upon upper surface of varnished teak box. With brass maker's plaque. Interior including L.F. iron core inductance unrevealed. On display, and currently used, with Assorted Copper Busbars And Ebonite Insulators (Inv. Num. 79425).