Galvanometer

Object detail

Accession number

1978.2004

Maker

Telegraph Works

Description

Galvanometer for telecommunication use. The linesman used it by hooking the loop onto their belts. Small, wooden box with glass fronted dial inside and 3 brass knobs on top and brass, round handle. Dial numbers go 'TO' each side of zero with black needle.

Marks

Telegraph Works, Silvertown, London Inscribed

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass
Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

Telegraph Works. Galvanometer, 1978.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Instrument, Electrical Galvanometer Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Electrical & Magnetic T&E Electrical & Magnetic Measurement Devices

Production place

Silvertown London Greater London England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Telecommunication Communications Technology

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