Replica of William Sturgeon's rotary electromagnetic engine
- Made:
- 1832 in unknown place
- maker:
- William Sturgeon
Wooden replica of the first rotary electromagnetic engine. Original made made by William Sturgeon around 1832
William Sturgeon made the first electromagnet in 1824. In 1832 he designed the first electric motor to carry out useful work, using it to turn a meat-roasting spit.
Details
- Category:
- Electricity Supply
- Object Number:
- 1931-536
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
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overall: 490 mm x 555 mm x 555 mm, 24 kg