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Part of Gold-Leaf Electroscope, English, 19th Century

Inventory Number 79616


Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Dimensions
Diameter: 80mm Height: 161mm Weight: 277g
Inventory No
79616

Description

Glass wide-necked jar with tinfoil base and two earthing strips. The copper alloy fittings are missing. There is a strip of gold leaf inside of the jar.