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Large Main Condenser With Case, by Marconi Company, London, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 58903


Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"MARCONI'S WIRELESS / TELEGRAPH CO. LTD. / NO. 48130 / LONDON" printed on brass maker's plaque upon upper surface of case. "KEEP OIL / 300º FLASH / INSULATING OIL" printed on brass plaque upon upper surface.
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Height: 380mm Width: 505mm
Inventory No
58903
Accession Number
2004-9/637

Description

Large Main Condenser in red-coloured varnished wood case, with jute? rope handles upon both side ends of case. With iron components, brass components and light-coloured circular wooden knob (possibly maple or sycamore) upon upper surface of case. Interior of case unrevealed. On display, and currently used, with Assorted Copper Busbars And Ebonite Insulators (Inv. Num. 79425).