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sw0002  

 

 
history and origins
 
Manufacturer / Brand Name
Unknown

Country of Origin
Unknown

Factory Location
Unknown

Date of Manufacture
Unknown
 
electrical attributes
 
Voltage
-

Wattage / Candle Power
-

Amperage

 

physical attributes
 
Envelope
1.62" DIA.
Atmosphere
-


Finish / Color
Wood / Bone
Filament
-

 
Base
-
 
 
comments
  Early drop switches such as this one were often used to summon the servants to attend to the needs of those people wealthy enough to have an annunciator (call box) in their home. This momentary contact switch is made of wood and the push button and decorative collar (opposite end) appear to be made of bone, or perhaps ivory.