Accession No

3035

Brief Description

Dufton's clock code convertor, by J. H. Steward Ltd., English, 1/2 20th Century

Origin

England; London

Maker

J. H. Steward Ltd.

Class

military

Earliest Date

1900

Latest Date

1950

Inscription Date

Material

plastic (two types of celluloid); metal

Dimensions

length 140mm; width 85mm

Special Collection

Steward collection

Provenance

Collection purchased from member of the Steward family, 1974.

Inscription

‘DUFTON’S Clock Code Converter
J.H. STEWARD LTD. LONDON’ (front)

Description Notes

Rectangular white celluloid marked with diagonal lines and lateral scales, numbered 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 400 top and bottom. Sliding over this are two transparent celluloid sheets with longitudinal lines. In the centre rotates a small circular dial, numbered 1 - 12 clockwise and marked ‘N’ at 12. On the main plate at top and bottom scale divided 9000 - 1000 - 9000, numbered 9000, 6000, 3000, 2000, 1000, 2000, 3000, 6000, 9000, divided to 1000.

Condition fair (some warping); complete.

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