A large laboratory electric induction coil W. and J. George and Becker Limited, Birmingham and London, mid 20th century Enclosed within a 4.25 inch diameter black celluloid cylinder between Bakelite end panel supports fitted with substantial contact breaker to one end and applied with brass ball connectors for wiring to a pair of insulated posts fitted with adjustable discharge rods, standing on the moulded mahogany plinth base applied with pivoted switch , power supply connection posts and ivorine trade label inscribed W. & J. GEORGE & BECKER LTD, BIRMINGHAM & LONDON E.C. to front edge, 43.5cm (17.25ins) wide. W. & J. George & Becker Ltd. are recorded on the Sciemce Museum website as founded from take-over of F.E. Becker & Co. by W.J. George Ltd. In 1897; the former continued to trade under the original name until 1950s when W. & J. George & Becker Ltd., was adopted. The company was succeeded by Griffin & George when W. & J. George & Becker Ltd merged with Griffin & Tatlock. In 1947 their addresses were listed as Nivoc House, 17-19 Hatton Wall, London, EC1; 157 Great Charles Street, Birmingham and Alperton, Wembley, Middlesex, England.