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History of Science Museum

Medical Induction Coil, English, c. 1850

Inventory Number 82450


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.82450

Subject
Medicine
Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Christ Church.
Dimensions
Height: 216mm Width: 144mm Depth: 108mm Weight: 1769g
Inventory No
82450

Description

As well as the two copper alloy tube electrodes with shaped mahogany handles, the 'dose' of electricity from this coil can be delivered by two copper disc electrodes with one side coated with red sealing wax varnish, each connected to a thick copper wire covered with silk thread.