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Ruhmkorff's Pattern Astatic Galvanometer, by Harvey & Peak, London, c. 1900

Inventory Number 68876


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.68876

Item type
Object
Provenance
Transferred from the Department of Chemical Crystallography, Oxford
Object type
Galvanometer
Dimensions
Height: 345mm Width: 240mm Depth: 245mm Weight: 1.9kg
Inventory No
68876
Accession Number
1958-36

Description

Mahogany base with glass domed cover intact. The base of the dome is surrounded by (possibly wool) fabric. Copper alloy adjustable height legs. Labels attached to the base states: "Astatic galvanometer diagram 2" and the 2 copper alloy dials are labelled "T14" and "T13", the paper dial face states the maker as HARVEY & PEAK, London WC".