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Large Wave-Shortening Condenser With Case, by Marconi Company, London, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 49571


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.49571

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.