Gear Set [Wild Heerbrugg A8 725 Stereoplotter]

Maker and role
Wild Heerbrugg Limited, Manufacturer
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Object detail

Accession number

2020.9.3

Maker

Wild Heerbrugg Limited

Production period

1950s

Description

Box of Gears used with the Wild Heerbrugg A8 725 Stereoplotter.

Part 1: Rectangular, green wooden box hinged along the rear. On the top is a leather and metal handle. At the front are two clasps with leather straps. An embossed label runs along the front with the text, "THIS BOX CONTAINS / 3/10.3/8.3/5.4/5.5/6.5/8 / GEARS".

Part 2 and 3: Inside the box are two wooden trays holding a variety of gears. The interior of the lid is lined with two strips of felt.

Part 4: Black gear with "5:6" embossed on both sides.

Part 5: Black gear with "5:6" embossed on both sides.

Part 6: Black gear with "4:5" embossed on both sides.

Part 7: Black gear with "4:5" embossed on one side.

Part 8: Black gear with "5:6" embossed on both sides.

Part 9: Black gear with "5:6" embossed on both sides.

Part 10: Black gear with "4:5" embossed on both sides.

Part 11: Black gear with "4:5" embossed on one side.

Part 12: Black gear with "3:5" embossed on both sides.

Part 13: Black gear with "3:5" embossed on one side.

Part 14: Black gear with "5:8" embossed on both sides.

Part 15: Black gear with "5:8" embossed on both sides.

Part 16: Black gear with "3:5" embossed on both sides.

Part 17: Black gear with "5:8" embossed on both sides.

Part 18: Black gear with "5:8" embossed on both sides.

Marks

THIS BOX CONTAINS / 3/10.3/8.3/5.4/5.5/6.5/8 / GEARS Embossed
5:6 Engraved
4:5 Engraved
3:5 Engraved
5:8 Engraved

Media/Materials

Organic/Vegetal/Wood
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Textile/Felt
Processed Material/Leather

Collection

Stewart Hyslop Collection

Credit Line

Wild Heerbrugg Limited. Gear Set [Wild Heerbrugg A8 725 Stereoplotter], 2020.9.3. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Device, Output Plotter Tools & Equipment for Communication Data Processing T&E Peripherals

Production place

Switzerland Western Europe Europe

Collection type

Visual Technology Communications Technology Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Rectangle Beige Box Carton Wood Electronic device Art Metal Fashion accessory Tool

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