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This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2002 May 10 @ 10:00UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
VICTORIAN STATIC ELECTRICITY GENERATOR. A late 19th century frictional static electricity generator, this one with a brass plaque identifying it as "The Patee Static Machine / Pat. By T.H. Patee. Sept 12, 1891(?) / Greencastle, IND." This one has a walnut base that is 12.5 x 32", with wood supports. The entire structure is 33" high. The large outer wheel is 30.5" in diameter, while the paired movable glass (silica) wheels on either side of the larger one are 26" in diameter. There are 2 brushes that rub against each of the glass wheels. The charge is transferred to 2 Leyden jars on one side of the generator. This generator is a Teplar-Holtz type, and appears to be well-used. These machines were in demand in the 19th century for a number of reasons. Labs used them as high-voltage generators for experiments with vacuum tubes that later made modern radio and television possible. Hardware stores used them to demonstrate the effects of lightning on homes (models in store) to sell lightning rods. A real coffee table conversation piece! Wood and glass in good shape, brushes appear worn. Leyden jars appear to be OK. Not sure what it should have, so uncertain if any parts are missing. Wimshurst and Van DeGraff machines seem to be more common. PLEASE NOTE: THIS LOT WILL BE SOLD ON EBAY LIVE AUCTIONS BETWEEN 6:00-7:00pm EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME ON MAY 10, 2002. REGISTER NOW TO BID LIVE ONLINE THE DAY OF THE SALE! (EST 500-1000)
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