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Telegraph Relay, by Elliott Brothers, London, 19th or Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 88497


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.88497

Item type
Object
Object type
Electronic instrument
Dimensions
Diameter: 131mm Height: 138mm Weight: 1364g
Inventory No
88497

Description

Metal cylinder with wooden base and glass covered, hinged top. Cables and metal component under base. Under glass cover, a metal mechanism with inscription "Elliot Bros. London. No. 2521." Possible Ivory inset discs with letters inscribed. Wires have textile coating.