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History of Science Museum

Leyden Jar

Inventory Number 92314


Item type
Object
Physical material
Cork
Glass
Metal
Tinfoil
Dimensions
Diameter: 91mm Height: 203mm Weight: 323g
Inventory No
92314

Description

Glass jar lined with tinfoil and the remains of tinfoil on the exterior. The lid is cork and has a metal bar going through in two places. There is a glass tube with a metal ring in the middle and tinfoil inside. The glass has been broken and part of the rim and body is missing.