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Magnetic Key Relay, by Marconi Company, London, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 99331


Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"MARCONI'S WIRELESS / TELEGRAPH CO. LTD. / NO. 54160 LONDON" printed on brass maker's plaque upon front surface of base. See Documents for full inscriptions.
Physical material
Teak
brass
steel
wood
paint
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Height: 130mm Width: 185mm
Inventory No
99331
Accession Number
2004-9/635

Description

Magnetic Key Relay, with two black-painted small cylinders (of unknown material) and steel flat connectors attached to lacquered brass gallow-type mounting. In addition, cylinders have teak? upper and lower mountings. With six lacquered brass terminals mounted on upper surface of teak bease, all labelled with brass plaques. Also with brass maker's plaque.