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Wimshurst machine, made in early 1920's by William Satchwell

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Wimshurst machine, made in early 1920's by William Satchwell
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Wimshurst machine, made in early 1920's by William Satchwell. Also have Leyden Jars, and a box of oddments. All contained in a wood carry case.

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Category:: Electricity and Magnetism

Object Number:: Y1971.45

Materials:: wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)

type:: collection of objects

credit:: Gift of Mrs Satchwell

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Wimhurst Machine

Electrostatic generator, known as a Wimshurst machine, made by William Satchwell in Manchester, c.1920.

The Wimshurst machine was invented by James Whimshurst between 1880 and 1883. They produce a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity. They were used to demonstrate electrostatic sparks and the properties of electricity.