1916 Rising: Jacobs Factory - an unusual electrical Detonator, similar to those used by the rebel forces in the 1916 Rebellion, the glass front with brass surround, on a hinged opening,...
1916 Rising: Jacobs Factory - an unusual electrical Detonator, similar to those used by the rebel forces in the 1916 Rebellion, the glass front with brass surround, on a hinged opening, capitalised by a support hook and wire connectors, opening to reveal the resistance of each circuit on a worn slip of paper, as is. Unusual and scarce. * Taken from Jacobs Factory in the 1960's from the roof (the ''Snipers'' site) similar to the example in Collins Barracks, National Museum. * Letter of Provenance Available. (1)