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Electrostatic Luminous Spiral Discharge Tube, English, c. 1860

Inventory Number 67226


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.67226

Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchased from R. Hammond Esq
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Physical material
Glass
Foil
Copper Alloy
Dimensions
Diameter: 31mm Height: 325mm Weight: 143g
Inventory No
67226
Accession Number
1970-25

Description

A glass tube with foil pieces along its length allowing for the discharge of electricity. The glass terminates with copper alloy spheres.