conical apparatus

Title

conical apparatus

Identifier

ABDNP:200357a

Description

a cone of tin painted black and decorated with gold motif, suspended by two pins let into two brass rods which are fixed to a circular brass base. The cone is free to swing and hangs naturally point downwards. Demonstration of points of gravity.

Date

1800

Format

cone 60mm dia x 90mm high. Stand base 100mm dia, stand height 220mm
brass, tin