Leyden jar

Made:
1775-1800 in Europe
Leyden jar, fitted with hook and removable central conductor

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Leyden jar, fitted with hook and removable central conductor
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Leyden jar, fitted with hook and removable central conductor, 1775-1800

Details

Category:
Electricity and Magnetism
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1982-1647
Materials:
glass, tin foil, mahogany, brass and complete
Measurements:
overall: 200 x 80 mm
weight: 0.5kg
weight: 1.10232lbs
weight: 2.99kg
weight: 6.59186lbs
type:
electrostatic condensers and leyden jars
credit:
On loan from the Wellcome Trust