Electric Flicker tube attachment for ruhmkorff or a wimshurst machine ca 1880
€ 225.-
Electric Flicker tube attachment for ruhmkorff or a wimshurst machine ca 1880
Dimensions
55 cm high
Circa
1880
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
A string of tinfoil spiral along the of this glass tube, c.55cm length. When it’s brass hooks are connected to an electrical machine, a ruhmkorff or a wimshurst small sparks will jump simultaneously at all the gaps between the tinfoil , giving a fairylike effect. This ‘flickertube’ is in a good working order
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Early Science
Early Science antiques was founded in 1978 by Fred de Vree based in the Netherlands where I can also be visited by appointment. I have been active for 4 decades as an antiqair and auctioneer, the last 20 years of which are specialized in scientific antiques. I visit collectors and fairs in many European countries. looking for special items please feel free to contact me by Phone or email ,if you need any information on my listed items or something you are looking for 0031653132842 [email protected]
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