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three large bulbs with liquid mercury and alcohol are mounted vertically with brass latches against a wooden board and white card. No scale.

Hand held brass microscope, part of a set of miniature optical instruments. Focal length of approx. 1.5" (38mm). Has a clamp so can be mounted to a stand.

glass dome with brass neck piece and screw hole, possible for suspending an apparatus inside or attaching a tube

Voltage series resistor which alters the voltage range of a Unipivot galvanometer when connected to it. A black metal box with 2 plastic screw connectors (black and red) for wires, or for another resistor to connect to, and 2 metal plate connectors…

mounted on three brass adjustable feet, a sub rectangular black wooden base holds two upright hinged wood plates. The plates each have terminals connecting to flat coils. On one side is a viewing window into the centre of the plates. A hollow rod…

two pieces of fur and fleece, possibly lamb and artificial fur. For stroking glass rods to create electrostatic charge

Voltage series resistor which alters the voltage range of a Unipivot galvanometer when connected to it. A black metal box with 2 plastic screw connectors (black and red) for wires, or for another resistor to connect to, and 2 metal plate connectors…

Extendable wooden tripod in three parts; held together with leather strap with buckle; brass fittings; 'PATENT' engraved at top of each of three parts; accompanied by wooden fitting for top where camera attaches

a square wooden base on four round feet. A brass vertical rod with a steel needlepoint for mounting a magnetic pointer. Marked Univ Abdn Nat Phil on brass insert

A wooden pendulum with brass and lead weight. The wooden shaft is broken just above the weight