Ferranti Ammeter

Ferranti Ammeter

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Ammeter, made by Ferranti Limited, 1920-1950.

Ammeters are used to measure the electric current flowing through a circuit. Electric current is the speed of charged particles moving through a circuit.

Details

Category:
Electricity Supply
Object Number:
Y1996.10.135
Materials:
metal (unknown), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and glass
Measurements:
overall: 17 mm 204 mm, 1.9
type:
ammeter
credit:
Gift of Ferranti International Signal plc