Box of 5/8" wiring pins

Box of 5/8" wiring pins.

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Box of 5/8" wiring pins.
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Box of 5/8" wiring pins.

Part of the Bob Gray collection of electrical objects.

Wiring pins are used together with cleats or clips in order to hold wiring in place. These pins are brassed iron rather than pure brass, suggesting that although their appearance was of importance, they were not top of the range.

Details

Category:
Electricity Supply
Object Number:
Y2012.15.4
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), iron and cardboard
Measurements:
40 mm x 70 mm x 85 mm, 35 g
type:
wiring pin
credit:
Mr Robert Gray