Electric fitting
Category
Historic Services / Electricity supply
Date
circa 1900 - circa 1999
Materials
cast metal, plastic, glazed stoneware
Measurements
85 x 111 x 55 mm
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The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
NT 1514938
Summary
A three-pin, mountable, electric socket with a rocker switch and wire remnant, spring and screws.
Provenance
Acquired by the National Trust when The Workhouse and associated buildings were purchased in 1997. Found in the former Firbeck Infirmary during restoration.
Marks and inscriptions
Bottom left: G C Also a triangular symbol possibly relating to electrical generation Back of metal plate: Top: MADE IN ENGLAND G C and triangular symbol Bottom: 3695 Back, on ceramic block: Left Hand Side: EXPRESOPOS PAT.No409396 15AMPSP3PIN B.S. GUAGE G C and triangular symbol L 3620 3034 Right Hand Side: E Made in England N