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Medical Induction Coil, by Watkins & Hill, London, c. 1850

Inventory Number 85968


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.85968

Subject
Medicine
Item type
Object
Dimensions
Diameter: 146mm Height: 165mm Weight: 1200g
Inventory No
85968

Description

For adjusting the 'dose' of electricity delivered by this coil, at the base there is a potential divider consisting of eight brass contacts marked from 1 to 8, with an ivory and copper alloy slider.