Education/demonstration model - Wood, Plastic, Steel - 1990-2000 - Wimshurst Machine

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Wimshurst Machine with a wooden base, disc diameter 30 cm and overall height 40.5 cm, width 20 cm, featuring a crank‑operated belt, adjustable spark length and two Leyden jars, in as new unused condition.

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A classic electrostatic machine capable of generating electrical voltage and electric charges of different signs (positive and negative), which are separately collected in Leyden jars (two distinctive containers). The machine allows for safe electrostatic experiments. It features a crank-operated belt, adjustable spark length, and two high-voltage capacitors (Leyden jars).

The wooden base measures 35 x 20 x 3 cm.
Height: 40.5 cm.
Disc diameter: 30 cm.
The machine is like new, never used.
Long and very visible spark!

A classic electrostatic machine capable of generating electrical voltage and electric charges of different signs (positive and negative), which are separately collected in Leyden jars (two distinctive containers). The machine allows for safe electrostatic experiments. It features a crank-operated belt, adjustable spark length, and two high-voltage capacitors (Leyden jars).

The wooden base measures 35 x 20 x 3 cm.
Height: 40.5 cm.
Disc diameter: 30 cm.
The machine is like new, never used.
Long and very visible spark!

Details

Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Wimshurst Machine
Material
Plastic, Steel, Wood
Condition
As new - unused
Height
40.5 cm
Depth
30 cm
Width
20 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
PolandVerified
9560
Objects sold
77.08%
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