Switchboard - Intercom - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

2002.101

Maker

New Zealand Post Office

Description

Key-switching device to switch 2 extension lines to any of 5 (main) exchange lines. Varnished wooden box. Sloping front. Magneto generator to right. Has night switch and ring keys. Probably made in NZPO Workshops - most standard BOP designed parts. 2 relays, T/strip, 2 caps, 1 buzzer. The box is hinged on the right bottom edge and opens from the left bottom edge. The whole of the top hinges off and exposes the inner mechanics.

Marks

Ext.2/ 1 2 EXCH 3 Lines 4 5 / Ring/ Night/ switch Engraved

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

New Zealand Post Office. Switchboard - Intercom, 2002.101. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Switchboard, Telephone Tools & Equipment for Communication Telecommunication T&E Telecommunication Devices

Production place

Auckland New Zealand

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

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Wood Rectangle Material property Audio equipment Gas Hardwood Wood stain Plywood Art Metal

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Switchboard - Intercom