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'G.P.O.' Single Needle Telegraph Indicator

Inventory Number 78894


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.78894

Item type
Object
Makers
'G.P.O.'
Provenance
Presented by Mr A.C. Parker
Primary inscriptions
"G.P.O 9913"
Physical material
Wood
Metal
Glass
Object type
Telegraphy equipment
Dimensions
Height: 180mm Width: 137mm Depth: 68mm Weight: 1707g
Inventory No
78894
Accession Number
1963-186

Description

Wooden dome-shaped telegraph indicator with rectangular base. Circular glass face with metal framing. Single needle. Back face designed to be removed: held in place with metal components. Circular hole in bottom of base with two metal components within. Inscription in face: "G.P.O. 9913".