Magnetic detector, used by Professor Ernest Wilson, 1897

Made:
1897
Magnetic detector, used by Professor Ernest Wilson, 1897

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Professor Ernest Wilson's magnetic detector, very early form, 1897

Details

Category:
Radio Communication
Object Number:
1930-746
Materials:
wood (unidentified), metal (unknown) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 115 mm x 88 mm x 127 mm, .192 kg
type:
detector
credit:
King's College, London