Varley's Lightning Protector, 1861

Made:
1861 in London
maker:
Cornelius Varley
General Post Office lightning protector invented and made by C

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General Post Office lightning protector invented and made by C
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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