Mercurial air pump

Made:
unknown date in Paris
Mercury air pump used by the late J.P

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Mercury air pump used by the late J.P
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Mercury air pump used by the late J.P. Gassiot in his researches on stratified electrical discharge through rarefied gases, by Alvergniat, Paris

Details

Category:
Vacuum Technology
Object Number:
1878-13
Materials:
wood, glass and rubber
Measurements:
overall: 1670 mm x 565 mm x 440 mm,
type:
pump - machinery
credit:
Spotiswoode, W.