Battery containing mercury bichromate cells

Made:
1875-1885 in Paris

Battery containing mercury bichromate cells which may be and lowered in rectangular box with upper panel on which are gauge rheostat, 2 terminals and leaf-spring interrupter, made by C. Chardin, 5 rue de Chateaudun, Paris, France, 1875-1885.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A182662
Materials:
mahogany, celluloid, brass, alloy, ebonite, glass and cork
type:
batteries