Large plate electrostatic machine

Large plate electrostatic machine, wood frame, glass plate, metal fittings, European, late 18th or early 19th century. Attached paper tag notes an association with 'Cavalo', presumably Tiberius Cavallo (1749-1809).

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A139023
Materials:
base, mahogany, frame, mahogany, plate, glass, fittings, iron and fittings, brass
Measurements:
height 858 mm
base: length 721 mm
base: width 296 mm
diameter 577 mm
type:
electrostatic machines
credit:
Glendining