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Magdeburg hemispheres from the former GDR.
They are made of Bakelite, dating to around 1950.
They were used for physics experiments to demonstrate the enormous power of air pressure.
Rare objects sought after and loved by collectors.

Maagdenburger halve bollen uit de voormalige DDR,
Ze zijn gemaakt van bakeliet, de leeftijd is rond 1950.
Ze werden gebruikt voor natuurkundige experimenten
 om de enorme kracht van luchtdruk aan te tonen.
Zeldzame objecten gezocht en geliefd bij verzamelaars.


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Technical instrument  - Germany - 1950-1960 - Maagdenburger Balls

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Maagdenburger Bakelite hemispheres from the former DDR, dating to around 1950, in good used condition with minor signs of aging and small spots, dimensions 23 cm high, 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep, origin Germany, and used for physics experiments to demonstrate air pressure.

Technical instrument - Germany - 1950-1960 - Maagdenburger Balls

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Maagdenburger Bakelite hemispheres from the former DDR, dating to around 1950, in good used condition with minor signs of aging and small spots, dimensions 23 cm high, 10 cm wide and 10 cm deep, origin Germany, and used for physics experiments to demonstrate air pressure.

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