Collection | ABDNP University of Aberdeen, Natural Philosophy Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments |
Object Name | discharging rods |
Object Number | ABDNP:200471a |
Brief Description | twin brass rods hinged at one end fitted on a glass insulating rod and wooden handle. Each rod terminates in a brass sphere; for removal of charge from electrostatically charged spheres. Likely to be one of Copland's "Discharging rod, jointed, glass handle" two of which are mentioned in the 1823 inventory. (See also ABDNP200054a]. |
Dimensions | 550 mm long, glass rod 15 mm dia |
Materials | brass, glass, wood |
Condition | good |
Completeness | complete |
Maker | Copland? |
Object Production Place | Aberdeen? |
Object Production Date | 1780-1810 |