Wimshurst Electrical Machine, English, 1888

Made:
1888 in London
maker:
Philip Harris and Company
Cylindrical form of the Wimshurst electrical machine, ebonite Cylindrical form of the Wimshurst electrical machine, ebonite

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Cylindrical form of the Wimshurst electrical machine, ebonite
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Cylindrical form of the Wimshurst electrical machine, ebonite
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Hand driven cylindrical type of Wimshurst machine by Harris & Co., London, 1888. Fitted with two leyden jars (capacitors), mounted on side of stand.

Details

Category:
Electricity and Magnetism
Object Number:
1888-140
Materials:
mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), glass, tin (foil), cork, leather and ebonite (plastic)
Measurements:
overall: 520 mm x 380 mm x 330 mm, 2.897kg
type:
wimshurst electrical machine
credit:
Philip Harris Plc; Philip Harris and Company