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Art Deco style switched socket

Front view of a wall socket showing the switch. Front view of a wall socket showing the switch. Side view of a wall socket showing the straight sides. Side view of a wall socket showing the straight sides. Side view of a wall socket showing the straight sides. Rear view of a wall socket showing the back plate and moulded inscription.
Front view of a wall socket showing the switch. Front view of a wall socket showing the switch. Side view of a wall socket showing the straight sides. Side view of a wall socket showing the straight sides. Side view of a wall socket showing the straight sides. Rear view of a wall socket showing the back plate and moulded inscription.

Classification

Description

A surface mounted 3-pin, switched wall socket with Art Deco styling on the front, made by Crabtree Electrical Industries, circa 1930s. The socket has a bakelite front casing and a vitreous back plate.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Organisation)
Crabtree Electrical
Manufacturer
Crabtree Electrical

Inscriptions

stamped: "CRABTREE PATENT VITREOUS MADE IN ENGLAND C. 1065" (back)

Object number

AIBDC : 009176SA

Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
PF front casing
phenol formaldehyde
bakelite - generic term
vitreous enamel back plate
metal screws and connectors
Dimensions
Width
64mm
Height
38mm
Depth
40mm

Colour

brown