The original Wimshurst electrostatic machine.

Made:
1882 in England
inventor:
James Wimshurst
and
James Wimshurst
and
Electrostatic influence machine Original model of Wimshurst's influence machine, 1882 Original model of Wimshurst's influence machine, 1882

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Electrostatic influence machine
Science Museum Group Collection
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Original model of Wimshurst's influence machine, 1882
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Original model of Wimshurst's influence machine, 1882
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Electrostatic influence machine, invented and made by James Wimshurst, England, United Kingdom, 1882

Details

Category:
Electricity and Magnetism
Object Number:
1926-1029
Materials:
glass, mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), rosewood, pine (wood), ivory, wood (unidentified), manilla (cord) and tin (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 560 mm x 670 mm x 305 mm, Wt. 4.9kg
type:
wimhurst machine
credit:
Stevens's Auction Rooms Ltd.