Varley's Lightning Protector, 1861
- maker:
- Cornelius Varley
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General Post Office lightning protector invented and made by C. F. Varley, London, England, 1861.
Details
- Category:
- Geophysics
- Object Number:
- 1913-251
- Materials:
- glass, copper (metal), mahogany (wood), solder, gutta-percha and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 185 mm x 200 mm x 200 mm, 1.235kg
- type:
- lightning protector
- credit:
- General Post Office
