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Lot 43

Central Scientific Company Electrostatic Machine

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

A Central Scientific Company Electrostatic Machine, 19th Century,
Developed by James Wimshurst.

Base size 27 x 14 in.
Overall height: 27 in.

Condition

One Leyden Jar is broken and Holtz plate discs are damaged. All lots have imperfections or the effects of aging. Gray's Auctioneers shall have no responsibility for any errors or omissions.

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