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Evershed and Vignoles Ltd.
Category
Historic Services / Electricity supply
Date
1935 - 1942
Materials
Bakelite
Measurements
100 x 140 x 47 mm
Place of origin
Chiswick
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Cliveden Estate, Buckinghamshire
NT 766533
Summary
Bakelite, green cased, 'Megger' circuit testing ohmmeter, manufactured by Evershed and Vignoles,two opening with button push opening mechanisms for wires on top face, white button marked 'Press while reading' white gauge in the centre measure in ohms and dial style switch to the left to alternate between inner and outer scale, three embossed square panels with text.
Marks and inscriptions
Top Left of face: Square embossed panel with raised text reading as below: MEGGER Regd Trade Mark Circuit Testing Ohmmeter Patent No 400728 Made in England Bottom Left of Face: Embossed test reading, 'PRESS WHILE READING' Top right of face : Square embossed panel with raised text reading, 'Inner Scale Outer Scale' Bottom Right of Face : Square embossed panel with raised text reading: Evershed and Vignoles Ltd London
Makers and roles
Evershed and Vignoles Ltd., manufacturer