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Large Switchboard Type 95, by Marconi Company, English, Early 20th Century
Inventory Number:	12779
Object Type:	Object
Place Created:	United Kingdom (England) Europe
Subject Classification(s):	Radio communication Radio communication
Accession Number:	2004-9/590
Primary Inscriptions:	"THE MARCONI INTERNATIONAL / MARINE COMMUNICATION CO. LTD. / TYPE 95 No. H.E1004" printed on metal plaque upon front exterior surface. "AMPERES / Marconi Wireless / Telegraph Co. Ltd. / London / No. 306145M." printed on interior face of ammeter. "VOLTS / 500~ / MARCONI'S WIRELESS / TELEGRAPH CO. LTD. / LONDON / No. 304877" printed on interior face of middle voltmeter. "No. 292747 / VOLTS / MARCONI'S WIRELESS / TELEGRAPH CO. LTD. / LONDON" printed on interior face of right-hand voltmeter.
Provenance:	Presented by the Marconi Corporation.
Collection Group:	Marconi Collection
Material(s):	Wood Iron Glass Nickel Assorted Materials
Dimensions:	Height Width Depth Diameter Unit 920 630 190 mm
Narratives Manufacturer Details - Marconi International Marine Communication Co. Ltd.

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