Portable testing set with galvanometer

Made:
Westminster
maker:
Nalder Brothers and Company
Portable testing set with galvanometer

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Portable testing set with galvanometer
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Portable testing set with galvanometer, by Nalder Brothers and Co.

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
1989-974
Measurements:
width 260 mm
depth 170 mm
lid shut: height 140 mm
type:
portables
credit:
Muirhead Vactric Components Limited

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