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Acoustic Apparatus with Tuning Fork, by W. Ladd & Co., London, Later 19th Century

Inventory Number 54396


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.54396

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
"W. LADD & CO. / LONDON" stamped on base.
Physical material
String
Metal
Wood
Lead(?)
Object type
Tuning fork
Dimensions
Height: 537mm Width: 764mm Depth: 155mm Weight: 3.5kg
Inventory No
54396

Description

Wooden base (mahogany?) with pulley support frame at one end and tuning fork on turned stand at other. With bag of presumed accessories (weight, string and bell?).