Induction coil
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal, Metal alloy, Wood
Measurements
900 mm (H)980 mm (W)490 mm (D)
Collection
Cragside, Northumberland
NT 1231066.1
Summary
An Apps induction coil for the production of electric sparks. Patent 967.
Provenance
Armstrong collection. Transferred by the Treasury to The National Trust in 1977 via the National Land Fund, aided by 3rd Baron Armstrong of Bamburgh and Cragside (1919 - 1987).
Marks and inscriptions
APPS / 433 Strand / LONDON / Patent No 967. (with royal crest, on an ivory plate mounted on the base)