Spoor sound scriber

Spoor sound scriber

Equipment

George K. Spoor

Maker
American, 1871–1953

Spoor sound scriber

ca. 1929
Wood and metal
Overall: 14 7/8 × 22 7/8 × 9 7/8 in. (37.8 × 58.1 × 25.1 cm)
Museum accession
DescriptionPainted-black, vaulted, sound scriber with brass scribing mechanism, film drum, parallel support rail, 115 volt motor, brass-plated handles, power switch, and home appliance power cord.
Inscriptions Inscribed in white on metal base of sound scriber: 78:1714:1 / Printed in black and blue on white label on motor: ROBBINS & MYERS NEW ENGLAND GEAR DIV. MODEL HD-4, VOLT 115, AMPS 1.40, HZ 50-60, DUTY CONT, PH 1, ROT. CW, RPM 155, CODE STD, D.M. 367 / Embossed in blue on motor: NEW ENGLAND GEAR WORKS, SOUTHINGTON, CONN. / Printed in red on white label on motor: WARNING BREAKING OF THIS SEAL VOIDS ALL WARRANTIES

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