Leclanche cell
General Electric Co.Ltd.
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Glass, Mineral, Zinc, Ceramic, Carbon
Measurements
180 mm (H)102 mm (W)
Collection
Cragside, Northumberland
NT 1231080
Summary
A 'Carporous' Leclanche cell or wet battery cell consisting of a square glass jar containing electrodes, the original design was patented in 1866 by George Le Clanche.
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
MADE IN ENGLAND HIGHEST G.E.C. QUALITY THE GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. LTD. G.9.38 (on the core)
Makers and roles
General Electric Co.Ltd., manufacturer