electric bells or chimes
Date: circa 1830
Inventory Number: DW0028
Classification: Bells
Subject:
Maker: English ?
Cultural Region:
Dimensions:
Overall - Storage: 24 x 4.4 x 8.2 cm (9 7/16 x 1 3/4 x 3 1/4 in.)
Description:
Three cast bells hanging from a brass strip with a hook. The center bell hangs (largest one) on thread and the other two on chains. Each has a different tone. Two copper balls (missing) would be suspended between the bells on thread and would swing back and forth when electric charge attracts and repells them.
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