Instrument possibly used to observe atmospheric electricity

Instrument possibly used to observe atmospheric electricity

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Instrument possibly used to observe atmospheric electricity, c early 19th century.

Details

Category:
King George III
Object Number:
1927-1763
Materials:
mahogany, glass, brass, tinplate and sealing wax
Measurements:
height 780 mm
stand: length 325 mm
stand: width 205 mm
length 320 mm
width 120 mm
height 780 mm
type:
instrument
credit:
King’s College London