galvanometer

Maker
Cambridge Instrument Co Ltd
Description
Galvanometer with a bakelite case and a wooden stool-type stand. Straps on underside of galvanometer. Wooden stand had electric transformer, little metal attachment on opposite side of the electric connection. Electric box has flex with connectors at end.
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Department
Object
Maker
Production place
England
Signature & date
Part 1: "CAMBRIDGE/ INSTRUMENT CO LTD/ ENGLAND" on front with scale (0-100 in divisions of 10 and on bottom also division of then 50-0-50) " SPOT GALVANOMETER".
Between the knob on proper back right "400 OHMS" in centre back is "No L-153102" with symbol. Beneath that "CLAMP FREE"
Sticker removed from back right.
Part 2: Moulded on electric box "200-250 VOLTS 40-60-0.83A G.E.C.BELL TRANSFOMER COMPLIANT WITH B.S. SPECIFICATION NO. 632\45 CLASS A MADE IN ENGLAND BY THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. LTD. OF ENGLAND (image with "12V 4V 8V").
Associated person
Associated place
British Aluminium Works/Davids Loan/Langlees/Falkirk area
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:1 - galvanometer:H 13.3cm (H 5 1/4")
Dimensions:1 - galvanometer:L 23cm (L 9 1/16")
Dimensions:1 - galvanometer:W 20cm (W 7 7/8")
Dimensions:2 - stand:H 24cm (H 9 7/16")
Dimensions:2 - stand:W 30.7cm (W 1' 1/16")
Dimensions:2 - stand:D 27.8cm (D 10 15/16")
Accession number
1992-016-014

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