- Item type
- Object
- Provenance
- Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
- Primary inscriptions
- "MARCONI'S WIRELESS / MAKER / TELEGRAPH CO. LTD. / 34760" etched into upper surface of case. "KEEP FULL / 300º FLASH / INSULATING OIL" printed on brass plaque upon upper surface of case.
- Object type
- Radio communication
- Dimensions
- Height: 370mm Width: 388mm
- Inventory No
- 49571
- Accession Number
- 2004-9/647
Description
Large Wave-Shortening Condenser, in large mahogany case with jute? rope handles on either side of upper surface of case. Upper surface/lid of case tightened down with steel? nuts. With black-painted steel holders, four terminals with ebonite base and brass bolt-type uppers, and light-coloured wooden circular knob upon upper surface of case.
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