Electric light switch

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These electric light switches date from the early 20th century and represent a type of switch that was later superseded by a form of lever switch.

The light switches have a push on/off button of ivory, with a highly decorated circular surround of cast brass. The surround has an outer rim with a raised design of stylised leaves, while the inner ring has a raised design of stylised leaves and berries.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-383-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGR 9.3
• Date: Early 20th century
  Early 20th century
  Early 20th century
  
• Material: Ivory; cast brass
  Switch, light
  Switch, light
  Switch, light
  
• Dimensions: 2.85" D x 0.90" thick
  2.85" D x 1.60" thick
  2.85" D x 1.70" thick
  
• What: Switch, light
  Switch, light
  Switch, light
  
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• Description: Circular cast brass electric light switch with push on / off button, early 20th century
  Circular cast brass electric light switch with push on / off button, early 20th century
  Circular cast brass electric light switch with push on / off button, early 20th century
  
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