Electrostatic Generator

Made:
circa 1820 in London
Electrostatic Generator Electrostatic Generator

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Electrostatic Generator
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Electrostatic generator with glass disc, made by Banks, London, c.1820.

Details

Category:
Electricity and Magnetism
Object Number:
Y1975.15
Materials:
glass, wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy), metal (unknown) and ivory
Measurements:
Overall: 253 mm x 60 mm x 119 mm,
type:
generator
credit:
Gift of St Ambrose College