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Voltmeter in wooden box, Lord Kelvins Patents

Main details

Main details for this item.
Reference number
2012/53047
Description
Voltmeter in wooden box, with leather strap. Lord Kelvins Patents - Rail tester no. 640
There are four twisty buttons in each corner of the voltmeter. One of which has a string connected going into the box.
The leather strap is attached on one side, however the other has lost its connecting screw. It has clip hookers to keep the lid shut, and also there is a key lock.
Manufacturer
Collection
Object type
  • Test equipment
Location
Completeness
41%
  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Height
    125mm
    Length
    240mm
    Depth
    240mm
    Colour
    AttributeValue
    Colour
    • Brown
    • White
    • Black
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Inscription
    Lord Kelvins Patents
    Design
    AttributeValue
    Material
    Wood
    Brass
    Steel
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Manufacturer
    Kelvin and James White LTD,