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Speed Indicator/ Tachometer and Case, by Elliott Brothers (London) Ltd., 20th Century

Inventory Number 13113

Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.13113

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by the Marconi Corporation in 2003.
Primary inscriptions
'ELLIOTT / SPEED INDICATOR / NO. 28352 / ELLIOTT BROTHERS / (LONDON) LIMITED.'
Object type
Electronic instrument
Dimensions
Diameter: 80mm Height: 85mm
Inventory No
13113
Accession Number
2003-11

Description

Speed Indicator/ Tachometer, by Elliott Brothers (London) Ltd. Indicator is encased in a metal cylinder with three number sets on the scale. Indicator is stored in leather case with metal clasp, velvet fitting and silk? lining to lid. Also stored in a leather velvet-lined case is five metal fittings and a spool of white cotton.

13113.1 - Leather case with velvet fitting and silk? lining to lid, with metal clasp.

13113.2 - Speed Indicator/Tachometer is ncased in a metal cylinder with three number sets on the scale.

13113.3 - Circular metal disc, with protruding metal fitting.

13113.4 - Cone shaped metal attachment.

13113.5 - Metal 'bit' with pointed tip and cylindrical shaft.

13113.6 - Metal 'bit' with pointed tip and cylindrical shaft.

13113.7 - Theaded metal cylindrical shaft.

13113.8 - White cotton on a black spool.

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