Tenby Pilot wall switch

Front view of a light switch showing the switch and surround.

Side view of a light switch showing the switch and surround.

Side view of a light switch showing the switch and surround separated.

Front view of a light switch showing the switch.

Rear view of a light switch showing the back of the switch.

Front view of a light switch showing the surround.

Rear view of a light switch showing the back of the surround.

Classification

Description

A wall mountable light switch and surround, circa 1940s, with art deco style moulding. Made from compression moulded phenol formaldehyde by S.O. Bowker of Birmingham. Measurements given are for the switch with surround together.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Organisation)

S.O. Bowker

Manufacturer

S.O. Bowker

Inscriptions

moulded: "Tenby Pilot PATENT APPLIED FOR .LTD. ENGLAND REGS. DESIGN VITREOUS MADE IN ENGLAND 11621" (underside of vitreous ceramic)

moulded: "Tenby Pilot PATENT MADE IN ENGLAND REGD. DESIGN" (underside of surround)

Object number

AIBDC : 009185SA

Rights

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Date

1940 - 1949 (circa)

Country

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
PF
phenol formaldehyde
bakelite - generic term
ceramic	backing
metal	connectors and screws

Dimensions

Width

76mm

Height

76mm

Depth

45mm

Colour

brown