This bridge consists of brass blocks and terminals enclosed in a wooden case 13.5” x 21.25” X 5”. It is a plug type bridge having five decades and is adjustable from 0.1 ohm to 10,000 ohms. Marked "Queen & Co., Philada / Legal Ohms Right at [blank] oC / No. 100". This is a form of bridge designed by Professor Anthony of Columbia University. It is provided with inter-connections between the decades for special measurements. The contact keys have been removed at some time during its use and not replaced.
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