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Matthews Oscillograph, by Clifton Instruments, Bristol, Early 20th Century

Inventory Number 21237


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.21237

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
On affixed plaque: "MATTHEWS OSCILLOGRAPH / MARK II. / BRIT. PAT. 313539. / U.S.A. PAT. 1759951. / MADE BY / CLIFTON INSTRUMENTS LTD. / BRISTOL, ENG.". After Mark II, MS addition: "No. 200 [?]". Stamped on base of case: "214".
Physical material
Metal
Plastic
Dimensions
Height: 63mm Width: 116mm Depth: 106mm Weight: 1284g
Inventory No
21237

Description

Square black metal box with plastic label screwed onto the top. Three wheel dials one side, eight knob dials on the second side, one knob dial on the third side, and a pivoting flap covering a hole to the interior on the fourth side. Mechanism inside.