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Recording Voltmeter, by Elliott Brothers, Mid 20th Century

Inventory Number 12850


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.12850

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation in 2003.
Primary inscriptions
'MOVING COIL NO C41276 / MADE IN ENGLAND'
Physical material
Metal
Glass
Bakelite?
Felt
Object type
Electronic instrument
Dimensions
Height: 395mm Width: 208mm Depth: 155mm Weight: 10.1kg
Inventory No
12850
Accession Number
2003-11

Description

Voltmeter with key. Voltmeter has a black coated metal body with opening panel to front. Moving coil meter visible through circular window. Four terminals to base. Two connectors with internal screw threads to top. A perforated metal disc to each side with felt underneath. There is a metal T-bar shaped key, which slots into the front panel of voltmeter.