Antique induction coil Qty 1

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All quoted prices are for week 1 hire. Week two hire is discounted by 25%. Week three hire and onwards are discounted by 50%. Eg Week 1 £100, week 2 £75, week 3 £50 and week 4 £50. All prices are plus VAT.

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This induction coil is housed in a wooden box and looks to be a more modern version. Mid 20th century. An induction coil would have been used to create sparks for various scenarios such as; 

  • Radio & Telegraphy: Created sparks for early wireless telegraphy and radio signal transmission.
  • Medical Electrotherapy: Used in Victorian/Edwardian "quack" cures for various ailments, often called shocking coils or violet ray devices.
  • X-Ray Machines: Powered early Crookes tubes for diagnostic X-rays.
  • Arc Lighting: Provided power for early arc lamps.
  • Scientific Demonstration: Popular for experiments, lighting Geissler tubes, and showing electrical phenomena in education.
  • Automotive Ignition: A simplified form became the ignition coil in early internal combustion engines. 

W10 x D8 x H7 cm.

Replacement value £200

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