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Glass Jar from Cylinder Electrostatic Machine, by Edward Nairne, London, c. 1760

Inventory Number 33495


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.33495

Item type
Object
Provenance
Purchase
Primary inscriptions
"Nairne / London"
Physical material
Glass
copper alloy
Dimensions
Diameter: 80mm Height: 210mm Weight: 327g
Inventory No
33495
Accession Number
1972-20

Description

Glass jar - A glass jar that is primarily painted silver, has a top that is painted red and has a spout with a copper alloy ball that has a hook on top.