Atlas 40 W choke battery

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United Kingdom
Atlas 40 W choke battery

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Atlas 40 W choke battery, 200-250 V. A.C. 50 cycles, cat no. BL/1088 made by Thorn Electrical Industries Ltd. for use with one 4 ft. 40 W lamp.

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Category:
Collection Unassigned
Object Number:
YINH219
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
type:
battery

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