ANCIENT SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT

Subject: Gold leaf electroscope (electrostatic demonstration device).

Period: Late 19th - Early 20th century.

Materials: Glass container, insulating cork stopper, copper conductive rod with collector button.

Technical description:

Physics instrument used for the detection of electrical charges. This model consists of a clear glass bottle (500 ml) and a central stem. The sensitive part (gold leaves) is present at the bottom of the bottle.

State of conservation:

Glass: Good general condition, no major cracks or chips.

Driver system: Complete.

Gold leaves: Authentic, currently detached from their support and placed at the bottom of the vase (old sticky paper is attached to the end of the stem).

Patina: Object in its discovered state, uncleaned.

Dimensions and weight:

Height: 26 cm

Diameter: 7.5cm

Weight: 470 g

Ideal for collectors of old scientific instruments or cabinets of curiosities.

Careful delivery by Mondial Relay (by default) or Colissimo (if requested, with supplement) for France and Colissimo International for the rest of the world. Shipping possible by Mondial Relay for certain European countries (contact me for the list of countries and prices).

Reduced shipping costs for group purchases.

For the sake of eco-citizenship, my shipments are made with second-hand packages (from a DIY company). In the same spirit, the packing particles (chips) are biodegradable, made from corn starch, soluble in water and compostable.

ref.: 26EB04