Set of five 'Cleora' glass tubes, phials of powders and associated objects

Set of five 'Cleora' glass tubes fitted with electrodes and each coated internally with two different phosphors (half the tube length each), clipped into a wooden case (handle broken) also containing a transformer, apparently for demonstrating some of the colours that could be produced in sculptural electrical discharge lamps for architectural or advertising purposes, estimated date 1940-1959, plus an additional tube, a short mains lead and a box containing several phials of fluorescent powders.

Details

Category:
Electricity and Magnetism
Object Number:
2001-316
Materials:
wood, metal and glass
Measurements:
overall: 160 mm x 700 mm x 395 mm, 19200g
type:
radioactive material and electrical discharge lamp
credit:
Sir Thomas Rich's School, Gloucester