Description

Offered for sale is a very rare antique Jackson type x-ray tube with a turned timber stand. 

Brief history:  Geissler tubes were used for creating visual displays by making gasses glow.  After this Crookes tubes which had vacuum in the tube rather than gasses.  This experimentation ultimately led to the discover of X-rays by Roentgen in 1895.  Just before this, the Jackson type X-ray tube was originally designed by Professor Herbert Jackson of King’s College, London in 1894.  

This Jackson type tube offered for sale is likely from 1896-1900, immediately after the discovery of X-rays.  This X-ray tube is most likely originally from the UK.  

Rarity: This item is very rare.  I’ve only seen these in museums. 
Period: Late 19th century – Victorian
Style: Crookes tube, cathode tube
Material: Hand blown glass and aluminum + a turned timber stand
Diameter: 6cm without stand.  10.5cm with stand.
Height:  25cm without stand.  35cm with stand.   

Condition: Very good to fine.  No chips or cracks.  

Shipping  and shipping costs:  The listed price does not include shipping costs.  Please contact us for shipping costs to your location.  To ensure the item arrives safe and sound, we only use reputable couriers with tracking, insurance, and signature required.