Example of early Horstmann electric tumbler time-switch with solar dial

Made:
Bath

Example of early Horstmann electric tumbler time-switch with solar dial, for street lights, with winding key, dust cover and screws

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
1938-137
type:
timer and electrical street lamp controller
credit:
Horstmann Gear Company Ltd.

Parts

Example of early Horstmann electric tumbler time-switch with solar dial

Example of early Horstmann electric tumbler time-switch with solar dial

Example of early Horstmann electric tumbler time-switch with solar dial, for street lights, by Horstmann Gear Company Ltd., thought to be English, 1870-1938.

Measurements:
overall: 84 mm x 175 mm x 93 mm, 1.1kg
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and glazed earthenware (?)
Object Number:
1938-137 Pt1
type:
time switch
Winding key

Winding key

Winding key, dust cover and screws for an example of early Horstmann electric tumbler time-switch with solar dial, for street lights

Object Number:
1938-137 Pt2
type:
key