Wimshurst Influence Machine enamel Failing as an automobile maker

Failing as an automobile maker after the war

this  fine sextant features an adjustable index arm

Dimensions: 6

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Wimshurst Influence Machine enamel Failing as an automobile makerInvented by British inventory, James Wimshurst, between 1880 1883. An electrostatic generator that develops high voltage, it as 2 counter rotating discs mounted vertically and 2 bars with brushes that rub against evenly spaced metallic strips mounted on each of the discs. Static electricity is produced when the discs rotate. This is stored in 2 lyden jars. Two electrodes leading from these lyden jars can be moved and the distance between them varied.