Ayrton & Perry Voltmeter, 1883-1890

Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Voltmeter

Date Made

1883-1890

Creators

Latimer Clark, Muirhead & Co. Ld.
Ayrton & Perry

Place of Creation

United Kingdom, England, London

Creator Notes

Latimer Clark, Muirhead & Company Limited manufactured Ayrton & Perry's meters.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

43.141.24

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Consumers Power Company.

Material

Metal
Glass (Material)
Wood (Plant material)

Color

Brown
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5.125 in (Box)
Width: 5.25 in (Box)
Length: 5.25 in (Box)

Inscriptions

on face: AYRTON & PERRY'S DIRECT READING SPRING VOLTMETER/ PATENTED 1883./ LATIMER CLARK, MUIRHEAD & CO. LD./ WESTMINSTER/ NO. C1201/ CORRECT AT 18° C

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