Ayrton & Perry Ohmmeter, 1890-1899
THF167139 / Ayrton & Perry Ohmmeter, 1890-1899
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Ohmmeter
Date Made
1890-1899
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Latimer Clark, Muirhead & Company Limited manufactured Ayrton & Perry's meters.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
31.1217.235
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Edison Laboratories.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Wood (Plant material)
Hard Rubber
Color
Brown
Gold (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 8 in
Length: 4.375 in
Inscriptions
on face:
AYRTON & PERRY'S OHMMETER/ NO 75/ SOLE MANUFACTURERS/ LATIMER, CLARK, MUIRHEAD & CO LTD/ WESTMINSTER
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