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Early form of mercury interrupter

Made:
1880
maker:
Alfred Apps
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Early form of mercury interrupter (hand break) by "Apps" on the "Dipper" principle for use in conjunction with induction coils

Details

Category:
Electricity and Magnetism
Object Number:
1912-246
credit:
Newton and Wright Ltd.

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