10-11-201910-11-2019
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 11, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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Wimshurst-style Electrostatic Generator

Sell one like this
$369$300
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 3295MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 11, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

Wimshurst-style Electrostatic Generator, 19th century, dual glass pillars flank the 8-in. ebonite plates that rotate on dual pulleys, each disc in contact with wire-brush-ended arms, operated by a turned wood handle, all resting on a mahogany base, ht. 12 in.
Estimate $300-500


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