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Linesman's Detector / Portable Galvanometer, by GEC, 20th Century

Inventory Number 13111


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.13111

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation in 2003.
Primary inscriptions
'19607 / G. E. C. / MADE IN ENGLAND BY / THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. LTD. OF ENGLAND'
Physical material
Wood
Glass
Metal
Object type
Electronic instrument
Dimensions
Height: 105mm Width: 87mm Depth: 70mm Weight: 0.55kg
Inventory No
13111
Accession Number
2003-11

Description

The Linesman's Detector / Portable Galvanometer is a small wooden box, with a circular glass and brass dial, with a central reading of '0' to '80' on both ends of the scale. There are 3 brass terminals and a brass hook/handle on the top.