Switch board
Drake and Gorham Ltd
Category
Historic Services / Electricity supply
Date
Unknown
Materials
marble, brass & enamel
Measurements
760 x 1220 x 300 mm
Collection
Chirk Castle, Wrexham
NT 1171502
Summary
A historic lighting system comprising of a marble switch and fuse board with brass contacts and enamel fuse holders, 76cm x 122cm x 30mm. Gas and electricity were generated for lighting at the property. By Drake and Gorham Ltd, engineers, London, Manchester and Glasgow
Makers and roles
Drake and Gorham Ltd, electrical engineer Drake and Gorham Ltd, mechanical engineer