Accession No

2006

Brief Description

Henley's universal discharger, by Elliott Brothers, English, 1850-1900 (c)

Origin

England; London; 449 Strand

Maker

Elliott Brothers

Class

electrical

Earliest Date

1850

Latest Date

1900

Inscription Date

Material

wood (mahogany); plastic (ivorine); glass; metal (brass)

Dimensions

length 382mm; breadth 402mm; height 273mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Transferred from Cavendish Laboratory (B.L.E.5).

Inscription

‘ELLIOTT BROS.
449 STRAND
LONDON’

Description Notes

Mahogany base with ivorine maker’s plate. Two glass columns, with brass ferrules, carrying compass universal mounts for brass sleeves holding friction-fit brass rods. Each rod having a glass handle, brass terminal with screw clamp, and screw-fit brass ball discharger. Central table missing.

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