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Large Antique Laboratory Ruhmkorff Spark Coil

$ 5.28

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Maker: Benjamin Levi New York
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930

    Description

    Please have a look at all of my current listings.  They are part of my 50 plus years of collecting to be listed over the coming weeks and months.  My collection includes Antique items such as Scientific Instruments, Radios, Bottles, Barometers, Surveying Instruments, Prohibition (and Pre-Prohibition) Whiskey, Art, Books, etc.  Let me know if you have any specific needs and I will list them.  ENJOY!!!
    Nice example of a fairly large early laboratory or university Ruhmkorff Spark Coil.  The old fellow is still working as seen in the photos.  Makes a really nice heavy buzz when running on 6 volts input.  I am sure the contacts could use a good cleaning and adjusting for any substantial use.  Years ago I used this coil to show my kids electrical sparks (now married and gone).  Finish is original (some crackling to finish) and displays well for its age.   I should also note that the left side of the coil as it meets the wood is separated just a bit (see first photo).  However it is quite stable and has been this way since I purchased it many years ago.  The brass name tag says:  Benj. Levi New York as seen in photo.  Measures overall 16.5" X 8" and is 8" tall to top of thumb nuts on coil ends.  The pictures tell the story better than I can.
    The coil is quite heavy and I will properly pack with bubble wrap for safe shipping.  No Overseas Shipping at this time.  I am still fully employed and overseas shipping consumes too much time and can create issues.  Returns only if not as described and shown in photos.  Thanks.