A
very high quality slow motion variable capacitor with bakelite tuning
dial with a 0-180 scale. The capacitor is made of lacquered brass with
tempered steel gears.
This range
of capacitors included Straight Line Frequency (SLF) and Square Law
types. The one shown in the photos is Square Law, has a maximum capacity
of 300pF and cost 20 shillings.
Click on
the thumbnail bottom right to see a full page advert from "Popular
Wireless" dated October 2nd 1926.