Switch Gear [Ruptor]

Object detail

Accession number

1982.273.7

Description

A black ironclad switch gear box with switch. Curved lid. Hinged oval switch. Porcelain panel with four electric cable holes on front face. Raised lettering coloured green reading ON next to switch. Top of lid is ribbed.

Marks

Ruptor / 1 / British make Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Iron/Cast Iron

Credit Line

Switch Gear [Ruptor], 1982.273.7. 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

Subject auto tags

Brown Gas Rectangle Font Metal Fashion accessory Antique Symbol

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