Filler Funnel

Object detail

Accession number

2003.6

Production period

1900s
1910s
1920s

Description

Filler for depositing carbon granules in microphones. Filling "funnel", brass, plated. Consists of a cylinder (to hold carbon granules), one end of which has a circular array of 6 nozzles. A lever on the side permits a disc of 6 holes inside the cylinder, to release a measured amount of granules. Mounted on cardboard backing with components for display purposes.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass

Credit Line

Circa 1900-1920. Filler Funnel, 2003.6. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Funnel Tools & Equipment for Materials Multiple Use T&E for Materials

Collection type

Visual Technology Communications Technology

Subject auto tags

Office supplies Cylinder Office equipment Gun accessory Writing implement Metal Titanium Fashion accessory Tool Font

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