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Dry Cell Battery Rheostat in Case

Inventory Number 62196


Item type
Object
Physical material
Wood
Metal
Ivory
Textile
Object type
Battery
Inventory No
62196

Description

Cuboid wooden case with lid on hinges and hook fastenings. It has a leather strap handle. There is a black wooden plate with knobs and a pointer on its surface. Inside the case, there are

eight battery cells with some cables disconnected.