drum power source (?)
Date: late 19th-mid 20th Century
Inventory Number: 1996-1-0175
Classification: Drum Power Source
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Dimensions:
13.5 × 8 × 13.5 cm (5 5/16 × 3 1/8 × 5 5/16 in.)
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Description:
A short silver-toned metal cylinder, possibly a power source or timer for an instrument. On one end of the cylinder are six features, and a combination of hand engraved and stamped notes.
The features are: a round knob; a round pin encircled with scratches; a square pin; a pointer-shaped lever that moves over the engraved word "START"; a pointer aligned with a semicircular engraved scale, one end of which is labeled "S"; and another round knob. The two round knobs are opposite one another.
The features are: a round knob; a round pin encircled with scratches; a square pin; a pointer-shaped lever that moves over the engraved word "START"; a pointer aligned with a semicircular engraved scale, one end of which is labeled "S"; and another round knob. The two round knobs are opposite one another.
Signedengraved on drum: THE BRISTOL COMPANY / WATERBURY CONN. / U.S.A.
Inscribedengraved in type: FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT / RETURN THIS MOVEMENT / TO THE / NEAREST SERVICE LABORATORY / OF / THE BRISTOL COMPANY / WATERBURY CONN. / U.S.A.;
engraved in type, around base of knob: START;
engraved in type, along with calibration marks and indicator arm: S;
engraved by hand: Ruidger;
written on pencil, underlined : Allston Burr;
engraved in type, around base of knob: START;
engraved in type, along with calibration marks and indicator arm: S;
engraved by hand: Ruidger;
written on pencil, underlined : Allston Burr;
FunctionPossibly a power source or timer for an instrument.