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Leyden Jar, 19th Century

Inventory Number 61187


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.61187

Item type
Object
Physical material
Glass
Metal
Tinfoil
Wood
Dimensions
Diameter: 145mm Height: 423mm Weight: 1191g
Inventory No
61187

Description

Glass jar with tinfoil coating, mahogany lid, and central brass rod and ball discharging electrode connected to the inner coating.