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Example of modern electric time-switch for street lights, driven by synchronous motor and fitted with solar dial, no.6582, Horstmann Gear Company Ltd., Bath, England, 1900-1938.
Details
- Category:
- Time Measurement
- Object Number:
- 1938-138/1
- Materials:
- steel (metal), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and plastic (unidentified)
- Measurements:
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overall: 88 mm x 135 mm x 80 mm, 1.1kg
- type:
- timer and electrical street lamp controller
- credit:
- Horstmann Gear Company Ltd.
