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Compass Galvanoscope, English, c. 1840

Inventory Number 85666


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.85666

Subject
Compasses
Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained
Object type
Compass
Dimensions
Height: 100mm Width: 55mm
Inventory No
85666

Description

A galvanometer, used for measuring small electric currents. Mounted in a copper alloy cylinder with three adjustable legs and a glass lid.