Switch Gear

Object detail

Accession number

1982.273.5

Maker

The General Electric Company Limited

Description

An ironclad switch gear box with switch. Black rectangular box with lid held in place by a screw. Interior contains porcelain stand holding terminals. Spring on left hand side, and rotating rod with protruding metal clips. Green "ON" embossed next to switch with arrow.

Marks

X6492 / G.E.C. / 20A 500V / Made in England Embossed
4BA493A Embossed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Iron/Cast Iron

Credit Line

The General Electric Company Limited. Switch Gear, 1982.273.5. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Switch, Electrical Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Electrical & Magnetic T&E Electrical System Components

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Electrical Industrial Heritage Technology

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