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Tenbyluxe switch

Front view of a light switch and surround showing the square bevelled edges. Front view of a light switch and surround showing the square bevelled edges. Side view of a light switch and surround showing the black back panel. Side view of a light switch and surround showing the black back panel. Rear view of a light switch and surround showing the back panel.
Front view of a light switch and surround showing the square bevelled edges. Front view of a light switch and surround showing the square bevelled edges. Side view of a light switch and surround showing the black back panel. Side view of a light switch and surround showing the black back panel. Rear view of a light switch and surround showing the back panel.

Classification

Description

A domestic light switch in the R & R pattern. It has a square surround, decorated with simple moulded detail. It was the first switch designed with working parts that could be enbedded in just the depth of plaster. This object was featured in the Ten Most Wanted research project: http://10most.org.uk/artefact/light-switch where additional information about it can be found.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
S.O.Bowker

Inscriptions

moulded: "British made "Tenby" Prov. Patent" (rear)

Object number

AIBDC : 005598

Date

1956

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
UF
urea formaldehyde
unidentified
Dimensions
Width
75mm
Height
35mm
Depth
75mm

Colour

cream
black