Galvanometer contained in a wooden chest, manufactured by Kelvin James White Ltd, Glasgow & London. Lord Kelvin Patent.
With copper electrodes. Lid is removable and reveals main meter, which is encased in wood framed glass box. In 1900 Professor William Thomson (Lord Kelvin) became a director in Kelvin and James White Ltd which acquired the business of James White.
Details
- Category:
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Object Number:
- Y7001.480
- Materials:
- copper (alloy), glass and wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
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overall: 520 mm x 1125 mm x 340 mm,
- type:
- moving coil galvanometer
