Telegraph Relay
Maker and role
Telegraph Works, Manufacturer
General Post Office, Attributed to
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Object detail
Accession number
2019.108.10
Production period
Description
Telegraph Relay, (GPO). Relay apparatus is mounted inside an upright metal cylinder. At the top of the cylinder is a circular glass window through which can be viewed the brass face plate a silver-coloured needle arm / switch. At the base of the metal cylinder is an adjustment screw. The cylinder is mounted on a larger circular wooden base which has seven screwing wire connectors labelled "U U M T S D D". Underneath the unit can be seen the insulated wires leading from the wire connectors up into the relay.
Marks
TELEGRAPH WORKS. / SILVERTOWN.LONDON. Printed
B.P.O. RELAY 1920 Sticker
SPACING MARKING Impressed
U U M T S D D Impressed
100 Impressed
B.P.O. RELAY 1920 Sticker
SPACING MARKING Impressed
U U M T S D D Impressed
100 Impressed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Telegraph Works et al. Telegraph Relay, 2019.108.10. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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