- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Edward Nairne
- Provenance
- Lent by Oriel College.
- Primary inscriptions
- "Nairne / London"
- Object type
- Electrostatic instrument
- Dimensions
- Height: 530mm
- Inventory No
- 83045
- Accession Number
- 1924-27
Description
Glass globe set on vertical spindle moved by gear work turned by a hand-crank with a wooden handle. Globe rubs against leather disc attached with a silk flap to copper alloy support on vertical stand. In original fitted case with accessories.
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