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Large Aerial Tuning Inductance With Case, by Marconi Company, London, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 76739


Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Primary inscriptions
"MARCONI'S WIRELESS / TELEGRAPH CO. LTD. / NO. 71918 LONDON" printed on brass maker's plaque upon upper surface of case. "AERIAL" etched into upper surface of case.
Physical material
Mahogany
ebonite
brass
Object type
Radio communication
Dimensions
Width: 465mm
Inventory No
76739
Accession Number
2004-9/642

Description

Large Aerial Tuning Inductance in large mahogany case mounted on skids. With eight insulators mounted in horse-shoe formation upon upper surface of case. Insulators consist of ebonite lower sections around lacquered brass terminal tubes. Interior of case not visible.