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Chain and Glass Tube Director Electrostatic Instrument, by Nairne, London. c. 1780

Inventory Number 85872


Item type
Object
Provenance
Lent by Oriel College.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated.
Physical material
Glass
Copper Alloy
Cork
Inventory No
85872
Accession Number
1924-27

Description

This accessory belongs to the Nairne globe machine of c. 1780, inv. no. 83045. Glass tubular handle with internal copper alloy chain connected to copper alloy fitting terminating into a small sphere. In cardboard box.