A wall mounted light switch, with brown bakelite face on a white ceramic base.
This is a small 5 amp light switch, with a vitreous china base and a brown bakelite top.
Complete with the original box, which is branded 'Little Briton'.
250 volts, 5 amps. Model LB2508.
This would normally be mounted onto a wooden pattress. Wiring enters directly into the back of the switch, 3 terminals for either one way or two way switching.
The yellow areas are wax, which seals over screws used to hold the various components in place. The wax has cracked due to age.
Little Briton
Britmac 1335 D202
Regd No 774101
US502/26
Vitreous
British Make
A closer view of the printed box lid.