Hammer break interrupter

Made:
London
maker:
W Watson and Sons
Hammer break interrupter, by W

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Hammer break interrupter, by W
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Hammer break interrupter, by W. Watson & Sons, 313 High Holborn, London, England.

Details

Category:
Electricity and Magnetism
Object Number:
1983-386
type:
hammer - tool

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