Accession No

2260

Brief Description

Leyden jar, 1875-1900 (c)

Origin

Maker

Class

electrical

Earliest Date

1875

Latest Date

1900

Inscription Date

Material

metal (foil, copper); cork

Dimensions

height 230mm; breadth 190mm; depth 90mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Donated by R. B. Braithwaite, 1983. On loan from R. B. Braithwaite from 31/5/1976 to 1983.

Inscription

Description Notes

Foil once covered most of the outer surface of walls and the base (much foil now missing); remainder, including the cork, painted red. Copper wire protruding from cork. (inside inaccessible)

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