Mercury interrupter

Made:
1910-1920 in Paris
maker:
G Gaiffe
Mercury interrupter, iron cylinder

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Mercury interrupter, iron cylinder
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Mercury interrupter, iron cylinder, with 4 electro-magnets and handle for carrying, made by G. Gaiffe, Paris, French, 1910-1920

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A182694
Materials:
iron, brass and copper
Measurements:
height 260 mm
cylinder: diameter 160 mm
handle: diameter 180 mm
type:
interrupters