Devices at Carnarvon Museum
Explore our historic Devices
Explore our historic Devices
Timeline of Field Telephone was used Late 1800s – Early 1900s. This photo shows an old-fashioned telephone mounted on top of what appears to be a vintage police or emergency vehicle siren/light control unit. This is a historical communication and emergency-control device, combining: An old telephone, likely for internal communication, And a light/siren control unit that would once have been used in police, fire, or emergency vehicles.
Vehicle 2 is a classic military jeep used during the mid-20th century. Its rugged design made it ideal for navigating the rough terrain of the Karoo region.
The image shows a vintage mechanical cash register, likely from the early–mid 1900s, displayed in a museum setting. The machine is made of wood and metal, with rows of coloured keys, a crank handle, and a display window showing “520.” Cashiers would press keys and pull the crank to record a sale, ring a bell, update the total, and open the drawer. The museum surroundings suggest it’s part of a historical exhibit highlighting early business technology and the craftsmanship of early transaction machines.