Two examples of Spratt's lightning conductors

Made:
1860
Two examples of Spratt's lightning conductors, 1860

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Two examples of Spratt's lightning conductors, 1860

Details

Category:
Geophysics
Object Number:
1893-131
credit:
Symons, G.J.

Parts

Spratt’s Patent Copper Lightning Conductor

Spratt’s Patent Copper Lightning Conductor

Woven copper lightning conductor. Made by James Spratt in London around 1860.

Measurements:
overall: 3 mm x 130 mm x 23 mm,
Materials:
copper (metal)
Object Number:
1893-131 Pt1
type:
lightning rods
Spratt’s Patent Lightning Conductor

Spratt’s Patent Lightning Conductor

Encased copper lightning conductor. Made by James Spratt in London around 1860.

Measurements:
overall: 15 mm x 110 mm x 20 mm,
Materials:
copper (metal) and lead (metal)
Object Number:
1893-131 Pt2
type:
lightning rods