TitleCondenser, Elliott Bros. No.630 About this objectAlso known as a capacitor, this device stores and releases electrical energy. In telegraphy, condensers were used to reduce electrical noise, smooth out voltage fluctuations in the circuit and improve signal clarity over long distances.
Established in the early 19th century, Elliott Brothers (London) Ltd. began as a maker of drawing instruments. By the mid-1800s, the company was manufacturing electrical instruments, and later amalgamating with Theiler & Co., telegraph and instrument makers. In 1900, Elliott Brothers opened its Lewisham site, named Century Works, marking the start of making speedometers and instruments for ships and aircraft. The trading name of Elliott Brothers disappeared in 1988, when the business was absorbed into what is now BAE Systems. Object No.99.84CreatorElliott Bros. Inscriptions & marks1 Microfarad / Elliott Bros. London. No. 630DimensionsH: 240mm
Dia: 170mmPlace madeLondonSourceLa Perouse MuseumOn displayNoTypeMuseum objectsOrganisations (Detailed entries)La Perouse Museum (La Perouse, N.S.W.)ThemesScience and communication
