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A 19th-Century barrel electrostatic machine,
unsigned, the 4in. (10cm.) diameter cylinder raised on twin supports with adjustable friction pad, black silk exciter, lacquered-brass conductor comb with conductor rods, glass insulating column, with electrostatic carved wood head of Mr. Punch, fruitwood winding handle and companion leyden jar with gold foil, overall height with head -- 15in. (39.3cm.) (A Lot) (C)
unsigned, the 4in. (10cm.) diameter cylinder raised on twin supports with adjustable friction pad, black silk exciter, lacquered-brass conductor comb with conductor rods, glass insulating column, with electrostatic carved wood head of Mr. Punch, fruitwood winding handle and companion leyden jar with gold foil, overall height with head -- 15in. (39.3cm.) (A Lot) (C)