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Globe Electrostatic Machine, by Dollond, London, c. 1780

Inventory Number 78610


Item type
Object
Makers
Dollond
Primary inscriptions
"Dollond / London"
Dimensions
Height: 460mm
Inventory No
78610
Accession Number
?1939-1

Description

Glass globe with copper alloy support on axis housed in turned pillar set on a copper alloy box with crank with wooden handle. Copper alloy support for red leather pad on copper alloy plate held by knurled screw, and silk cloth. Screw clamp below for table support.

In large wood case with iron handles and copper alloy swing clasp.