The original Wimshurst electrostatic machine.
- inventor:
- James Wimshurst James Wimshurst
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Electrostatic influence machine
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Electrostatic influence machine, invented and made by James Wimshurst, England, United Kingdom, 1882
Details
- Category:
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Object Number:
- 1926-1029
- Materials:
- glass, mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), rosewood, pine (wood), ivory, wood (unidentified), manilla (cord) and tin (metal)
- Measurements:
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overall: 560 mm x 670 mm x 305 mm, Wt. 4.9kg
- type:
- wimhurst machine
- credit:
- Stevens's Auction Rooms Ltd.
