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Motor starting switch with no load and overload releases, magnetic blow out and grid resistance pen

Motor starting switch with no load and overload releases

circa 1905

Schattner-Russell Time Switch

Schattner-Russell Time Switch

Switch with rotary action

Switch with rotary action

Switch, the moving contact of which is formed by a metal spring

Switch, the moving contact of which is formed by a metal spring

Hack switch for British Black Knight rocket.

Hack switch for British Black Knight rocket.

Guided weapon timing switch GW4 MK1 T.D.S.

Guided weapon timing switch GW4 MK1 T.D.S.

1950-1960

Light switches.

Light switches

Brass switch on wooden base

Brass switch on wooden base

Track switch 8 for the Elliott / NRDC 401 Computer MkI by Elliott Brothers (London) Limited, original component

Track switch 8 for Elliot / NRDC 401 Computer MkI

1952-1953

Two sequence switches that were part of the alternator for the Elliott / NRDC 401 Computer MkI by Elliott Brothers (London) Limited, original components

Two sequence switches that were part of the alternator for the Elliot / NRDC 401 Computer MkI

1952-1953

Selector switch type 4293C no.129112 by H. Tinsley and Co. Ltd, London, SE25, England, 1950-1960.

Selector switch type 4293C no.129112 by H. Tinsley and Co. Ltd

1950-1960

Plug switch by the Eureka Scientific Co. Ltd.

Plug switch by the Eureka Scientific Co. Ltd.

1928-1969

Supersignal switch, as used at the Biosignal Laboratory at the Institute of Psychiatry, London, England, established by Professor Hans Eysenck and Dr Paul Barrett to conduct psychological investigations into the relationship between psychophysical and psychometric measures; 1988-1994

Supersignal switch

1988-1994

"Crabtree" electric switch, square

"Crabtree" electric switch

Two supersignal switches, as used at the Biosignal Laboratory at the Institute of Psychiatry, London, England, established by Professor Hans Eysenck and Dr Paul Barrett to conduct psychological investigations into the relationship between psychophysical and psychometric measures; 1988-1994.

Supersignal switch, as used at the Biosignal Laboratory at the Institute of Psychiatry

1988-1994

Seven of seven data switch units, as used at the Biosignal Laboratory at the Institute of Psychiatry, London, England, established by Professor Hans Eysenck and Dr Paul Barrett to conduct psychological investigations into the relationship between psychophysical and psychometric measures; 1988-1994

Seven of seven data switch units

1988-1994

Cheek switch which belonged to Stephen Hawking.

Cheek Switch Which Belonged to Stephen Hawking

Collection of E.J.A. Guardmaster safety switches and accessories in attaché case, by EJA Engineering, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, 1990-1999

Collection of E.J.A. Guardmaster safety switches and accessories in attaché case

Mercury Tilt Switch, 240V A.C. Serial no.A44318, to patent no.762503. In metal wall box, removed from mains riser in Aeronautics Section of Centre Block, Science Museum. Manufactured by Engel & Gibbs Ltd., Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Herts. c.1957

Mercury Tilt Switch

1957

Pendant switch, wood, French

Pendant switch

Pendant switch, metal, ribbed "barrel" type; lower knob pressed for "on", side knob for " off", by Siemans

Pendant switch

Lundberg "crocus" pendant switch, polished wood, 1895

Lundberg "crocus" pendant switch

1895

Watertight switch, pattern number 4097.

Watertight switch, 4097

Knife edge switch for switching large voltages. Mounted on slate switchboard, with fuses, connnections, etc. Likely made by Metropolitan vickers.

switch

2- rotary 2 pole switches, 1890

2- rotary 2 pole switches, 1890

Two switches and one bracket for incandescent lamp by Lord Kelvin (1880)

Two switches and one bracket for incandescent lamp by Lord Kelvin

Two main switches with sector shaped terminals and spring contacts

Two main switches with sector shaped terminals

Two Sovereign toggle switches, in manufacturer's carton, c1927

Two Sovereign toggle switches

Electric flick switch made by General Electric Co. Ltd, England 1910.

Electric flick switch made by General Electric Co. Ltd

1910

Electric flick switch, manufactured by J. H. Tucker & Co. Ltd, England, 1900

J. H. Tucker & Co electric flick switch

1900

Circular "On" and "Off" switch, brass and porcelain, c.1900

Circular "On" and "Off" switch

Two fire alarm switches, one made of polyphenylene oxide (PPO), 1975, the second, older, design having a conventional cast metal body

Two fire alarm switches

1975

Electric flick switch

Electric flick switch

Switch mode power supply, for use with Animatronic baby, including servos and cantilevers, by John Nolan, Stoke Newington, London, England, 2016

Switch mode power supply

2016

Through cord switch

Through cord switch

Pull switch.

Pull switch

Miniature toggle switch.

Miniature toggle switch

Isolator switch contained inside a wooden glass box, with a glass screen. Manufacturer unknown

Isolator switch in a wooden box

Electric flick switch, manufactured by Wandsworth Electrical Co. Ltd, England, 1935

Wandsworth Electrical Co electric flick switch

1935

Mains Switch- flick switch in the middle. 'Mains Switch' is printed in the middle around the switch as well as manufacturer logo. Manufactured by Callenders and Company.

Callenders and company mains switch

Electric flick switch

Electric flick switch

Electric flick switch

Electric flick switch

Electric rotary switch

Electric rotary switch

domestic cooker switch with a three pin socket. manufacturer unknown

Domestic cooker switch

Electric rotary switch made by General Electric Company Ltd, Birmingham (England, UK), 1922. 250v, 5 Amp.

Electric rotary switch made by General Electric Company Ltd

1922

Electric flick switch, manufactured by Wandsworth Electrical Co. Ltd, England, 1918

Wandsworth Electrical Co electric flick switch

1918

Electric rotary switch

Electric rotary switch

Electric pull switch, manufactured by Woodcock, England, 1912

Woodcock electric pull switch

1912

Electric flick switch

Electric flick switch

Electric flick switch, manufactured by Wandsworth Electrical Co. Ltd, England, 1938

Wandsworth Electrical Co electric flick switch

1938