Czech Gold-Leaf Electroscope (early 1900s) |
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Gold leaf electroscope (ca. 12" high) for qualitative demonstrations of electrostatic phenomena. It has no markings on it that would identify the manufacturer. My understanding is that it came from a university in the Czech Republic. The body is glass. The Volta plate (on top) and collar are brass. No insulator is necessary since the body is non-conductive. Two gold leaves are present. In general, an electrophorus would be used to transfer a charge to the horizontal disk (Volta plate) on the top. For an explanation of how an electroscope can be charged and how an electrophorus works, click here. There is nothing particularly remarkable about this particular electroscope, but it is well made and in excellent condition. |
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