A Wimshurst-pattern electrostatic plate machine,

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A Wimshurst-pattern electrostatic plate machine,
unsigned, the two glass plates driven by leather bands, with zinc segments, gilt wire brushes, lacquered-brass conductors, two Leyden jars, with winding handle, on mahogany frame supported by four ebonised turned feet -- 21in. (53.4cm.) high

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