METAL DETECTOR
T1981.79.a-b
Home-made. An early 'metal detector', designed to be carried in each hand, with 'boxes' attached on front. a & b contain ' electrics' on-off switch voltage selector, rheostat.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1981.79.a-b |
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| Accession Date: | 30 Apr 1981 |
Material
| Wood/Wood | wood, some metal and glass |
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| Glass |
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| Metal |
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| Glass/Glass |
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| Wood |
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| Metal/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 410mm |
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| width | 360mm |
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| height | 95mm |
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