Helmholtz's complete apparatus for the synthesis of sound

inventor:
Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz
maker:
Rudolph König
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Helmholtz's complete apparatus for the synthesis of sound:- (a) 10 Tuning forks mounted between the poles of electromagnets on sliding mahogany stands, (b) Two large tuning forks with electrical mountings, (c) Key board with 10 keys 42" x 34". The apparatus also comes with separate turning folk and a brass stand.

Details

Category:
Acoustics
Object Number:
1885-1
type:
apparatus for the synthesis of sound
credit:
König, Rudolph

Parts

Helmholtz's complete apparatus for the synthesis of sound

Helmholtz's complete apparatus for the synthesis of sound

Helmholtz's complete apparatus for the synthesis of sound:- (a) 10 Tuning forks mounted between the poles of electromagnets on sliding mahogany stands, (b) Two large tuning forks with electrical mountings, (c) Key board with 10 keys 42" x 34".

Measurements:
overall: 440 mm x 1080 mm x 900 mm,
Materials:
mahogany (wood)
Object Number:
1885-1/1
type:
apparatus for the synthesis of sound
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Turning fork from Helmholtz's complete apparatus

Turning fork from Helmholtz's complete apparatus

Turning fork from Helmholtz's complete apparatus for the synthesis of sound.

Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 50 mm x 220 mm,
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1885-1/2
type:
apparatus for the synthesis of sound
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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