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Common Pattern Leyden Jar

Inventory Number 79049


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.79049

Item type
Object
Physical material
copper alloy
Wood
Glass
Foil
Dimensions
Diameter: 80mm Height: 223mm Weight: 285g
Inventory No
79049

Description

A leyden jar comprising of a glass jar coated in foil with a wooden lid. The lid has a copper alloy ball and rod running through the centre of the wood and supports a chain that is suspended from the lid. A leyden jar is used to store electrical charge.