An extremely fine late 19th-Century mahogany-cased lecture table model Wimshurst machine, with two ivory plaques for MADE BY NEWTON & C o3, FLEET STREET., LONDON , the case -- 88.3cm. (34¾in.) wide See Colour Illustration and Detail There are eight 46cm. diameter glass plates, each with eighteen sectors, and mahogany, brass and ebonite fittings and two leyden jars in situ. The discharge tongs and turning handle are mounted on the outside of the glazed mahogany-framed case. (2)
An extremely fine late 19th-Century mahogany-cased lecture table model Wimshurst machine, with two ivory plaques for MADE BY NEWTON & C o3, FLEET STREET., LONDON , the case -- 88.3cm. (34¾in.) wide See Colour Illustration and Detail There are eight 46cm. diameter glass plates, each with eighteen sectors, and mahogany, brass and ebonite fittings and two leyden jars in situ. The discharge tongs and turning handle are mounted on the outside of the glazed mahogany-framed case. (2)
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