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Large Solenoid Arc Light, by Johnson and Phillips

Inventory Number 78731


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.78731

Item type
Object
Physical material
Copper Alloy
Iron
Object type
Arc light
Dimensions
Diameter: 396mm Height: 1122mm Weight: 17.75kg
Inventory No
78731

Description

A triangular base supporting three columns that hold a circular plate upon which is a central column attached to a drum of coiled wire. The height of the three support columns can be adjusted and the central column extends below the circular plate.