collection of objects

Collection contains; 'Vulcan' DC generator, magnetic chuck and Whitorth measuring bar.

Details

Category:
Electricity Supply
Object Number:
Y1974.32
type:
collection of objects
credit:
Gift of J H Humphreys & Sons

Parts

'Vulcan' DC generator; painted blue, small machine, compund wound, single coil on top, with armature below it. Has adjustable carbon brushes with poistioning handle, and coils are painted black. 'Vulcan' is moulded onto base casting.

generator

'Vulcan' DC generator; painted blue, small machine, compund wound, single coil on top, with armature below it. Has adjustable carbon brushes with poistioning handle, and coils are painted black. 'Vulcan' is moulded onto base casting.

Object Number:
Y1974.32.1
type:
generator
magnetic chuck

magnetic chuck

Magnetic Chuck; suitable for a fitting at a lathe.

manufacturer unknown

Measurements:
overall: 9.15 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
Y1974.32.2
type:
magnetic chuck
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Measuring bar to be used on a Whitworth Measuring Machine. Usual square section with rounded corners and tapered ends.

Measuring bar to be used on a Whitworth measuring machine

Measuring bar to be used on a Whitworth Measuring Machine. Usual square section with rounded corners and tapered ends.

Manufactured by Joseph Whitworth and Company Limited

Object Number:
Y1974.32.3
type:
measuring bar