Switch Gear [Memette]

Object detail

Accession number

1982.273.11

Description

A black ironclad switch gear box with switch. 250v 5amp. Hinged switch on track, raised lettering reading ON painted green on track. Has a hinged lid. Green sticker on lid reading "M.E.M" in red and white. Porcelain panel with four electric cable holes on front face.

Marks

122A / Memette / 250V 15AMP Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Iron/Cast Iron

Credit Line

Switch Gear [Memette], 1982.273.11. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Switch, Electrical Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Electrical & Magnetic T&E Electrical System Components

Collection type

Electrical Industrial Heritage Technology

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My one is almost identical except that it has no sticker, the top bit has PATENT 122A instead of just 122A and stamped on the inside facing cover piece has CA 35 1M Punched into it I have a few old industrial pieces, I use this one and a much larger Federal one as soap holders near my taps.

- Industrial J posted one year ago.

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