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Optical Pyrometer with Tim and Case, by Elliott Brothers, 1948?

Inventory Number 13067


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.13067

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation in 2003.
Primary inscriptions
'ELLIOTT / NO.10638'
Physical material
Metal
Glass
Tin
Wood
Object type
Electronic instrument
Dimensions
Height: 290mm Width: 145mm Depth: 210mm Weight: 3.85kg
Inventory No
13067
Accession Number
2003-11

Description

Optical Pyrometer, tin containing Type "A" Electrolyte in fitted wooden case. Pyrometer has a metal body with scale that has a dual range of 8-14 and 12-22. Eyepieces and lens to main body with + terminals. In fitted wooden case with associated tin. Tin containing Type A Electrolyte. Metal tin with pop off lid. Paper identification label to side of tin with information. Stored in fitted case with pyrometer. Fitted wooden case. Hinged, painted outside, with two hooks and keyhole. Internal wooden divides, partially lined with green felt. Stores the pyrometer and tin of electrolyte.