Ayrton & Perry Voltmeter, 1883-1890
THF169458 / Ayrton & Perry Voltmeter, 1883-1890
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Voltmeter
Date Made
1883-1890
Place of Creation
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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