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Simple Astatic Type Galvanometer, English, c. 1840

Inventory Number 50127


Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Object type
Galvanometer
Dimensions
Height: 246mm Width: 180mm
Inventory No
50127

Description

Mahogany base with central paper magnetic compass scale with large cotton-coated vertical coil, copper alloy rod support for suspending the magnetic needle system (missing), under a glass dome. Two mercury contacts. Base with glued paper label with '10 Galvanometer' written in 19th century hand. Looks home or laboratory made.