Box - Lens

Maker and role
Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company Limited, Manufacturer
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Accession number
F2074.2004
Maker
Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company Limited
Description
Grey Wooden box with leather carry handle and metal panelling on the outside, four panels on each side. The corners of the case have metal guards. Split compartment case, both sides hinged. Top level has painted sponge-like guide with cut-out areas for storage of 4 lens and 3 tapered cylinders. Bottom level is an empty compartment. Camera lenses MKII 2" to 12". Both compartments have two metal clasps, one at each end.
Marks
Lens Box/ Ref No. W011702 ED.C INST. NO. 581997/ Marconi's wireless telegraphic Co. Ltd. London, England Maker's Plate
LENSE/ CAM/ LENSES MK III/ 2" TO 12" Stencilled
Lens Box/ Ref No. W011702 ED.C INST. NO. 581997/ Marconi's wireless telegraphic Co. Ltd. London, England Maker's Plate
LENSE/ CAM/ LENSES MK III/ 2" TO 12" Stencilled
Media/Materials
Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Leather
Credit Line
Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Company Limited. Box - Lens, F2074.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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