Two magnetic needles

Two magnetic needles

Details

Category:
King George III
Object Number:
1929-99
Materials:
brass and steel
Measurements:
1: height 225 mm
1: length 310 mm
2: height 200 mm
2: length 265 mm
type:
needle
credit:
King’s College London

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