Summary
Telegraph switch used for making or breaking connections in one or two telegraph circuits. By rotating the centrally pivoted lever connection could be made between either of two pairs of metal contacts. With the handle in an intermediate position, all connections were broken.
Manufactured by Wasserlein of Berlin.
Physical Description
Circular wooden base with four embedded metal contacts. Centrally pivoted metal lever with wooden handle.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from (Estate of) Mr John J. Thompson, 27 Apr 1915
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Collector
Mr John J. Thompson, 12 Rose Street, Armadale, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 27 Apr 1915
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Inscriptions
Inscribed on top of wooden base: "R. WASSERLEIN BERLIN"
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Overall Dimensions
115 mm (Length), 98 mm (Width), 30 mm (Height)
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