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Wimshurst Machine, by King, Mendham & Co., Bristol, c.1890

Inventory Number 11097


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11097

Item type
Object
Dimensions
Height: 510mm Width: 560mm Depth: 300mm Weight: 5700g
Inventory No
11097

Description

Wimshurst machine by King, Mendham & Co.; consisting of two spinning glass wheels with sixteen small metal plates on each wheel, brushes, collecting combs, two layden jars and adjustable electrodes, all attached to the machine. Also winding handle which can be attached to the machine.