Bosch Type ZE1 Magneto, circa 1912
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Artifact Overview
Magnetos served as simple, reliable ignition systems for internal combustion engines in early automobiles, motorcycles, and airplanes. Modern ignition magnetos are still found in lawn mowers and chainsaws, and aircraft use magnetos as an independent electrical system. Auto manufacturers, however, found other methods to keep engines turning.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Magneto
Date Made
circa 1912
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2016.0.1.107
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Gray (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.75 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 7 in
Inscriptions
on base:
BOSCH TYPE ZE1/ / 115273
on base:
PATD OCT. 17 05/ OCT. 24. 05. OCT. 6. 08./ PATS. PENDING.
on side:
BOSCH
stamp on one end:
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