Rheostat, wooden board and metal fittings

Made:
1901-1930 in Paris
maker:
Gaiffe, Adolphe

Rheostat, wooden board and metal fittings, by Gaiffe of Paris, early 20th century

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A639124
Materials:
board, mahogany, fittings, iron and fittings, brass
Measurements:
length 337 mm
height 120 mm
width 243 mm
type:
rheostats

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