Sir W. Thomson's patent volt balance

Made:
1889 in Glasgow
maker:
James White
Sir W. Thomson's patent volt balance

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Sir W. Thomson's patent volt balance, No.10, made by J. White, Glasgow

Details

Category:
Electricity and Magnetism
Object Number:
1935-323
Measurements:
overall: 570 mm x 500 mm x 500 mm,
type:
balance
credit:
Lt. Col. Sir Francis McClean.

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