Micrometer Caliper in box
Object number
LDVAL 2004.20.10
Description
Micrometer Caliper. In original wooden box with sliding lid. With istructions for use and small spanner. Belonged to Mr John Armston Vice who was a Generation Operation Engineer at Barking Power Station after it opened in 1925 until 1951.
Physical description
P-shaped instrument with turning handle. When handle is turned, bar pulls back creating a space for a small item to be inserted for accurate measurment.
Condition
Fair
Type
Electricity supply tools
Size
Caliper length: 105mm
Caliper width: 50mm
Box length: 126mm
Box width: 63mm
Box Depth: 28mm
Spanner length: 38mm
Spanner width: 16mm
Instructions length: 226mm
Instructions width: 152mm
Material
Caliper: Metal
Box: Wood
Spanner: Metal
Instructions: Paper
Collection type
Social history, Vice collection
Inscription
Annotation Written On back of instructions: Series of mathamatical equations
Alternative reference
Entry Number 1544/10

Gallery
Metadata | |
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Institution | Valence House Museum |
Type | Electricity supply tools |
Material | Metal Wood Metal Paper |
Collection type | Social history Vice collection |