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Wed

Sep 9

11am

2015

LOT 1 - A Tesla Coil by G.B. Schneeberger
Dimensions: H: 54 Dia: 16 in.
Est: $800-1,200

Description A Tesla Coil (Primary and Secondary) Built by G.B. Schneeberger (1888-1971). Mid-20th Century.

One of the 40 tesla coils built by G.B. With a suitable high voltage AC supply condenser and spark gap, this Tesla coil supposedly gave a 40 inch electrical streamer. Secondary has a protective cover.

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The Antique Scientific and Technical Instruments auction at Gray’s on September 9 features 246 lots of highly collectible instruments, a large collection of which is being sold to benefit the Case Western Reserve University’s Dayton Miller Scholarship Fund. The catalogue and live online bidding are now available at GraysAuctioneers.com. Highlights include a dazzling array of instruments from two prestigious Ohio collections. Lot 1 is a Tesla Coil, one of 40 built by G.B. Schneeberger. This Tesla coil is said to deliver an entertaining 40 inch electrical streamer. Lot 4 is a Holtz-Toepler Electrostatic Generator built by Central Scientific of Chicago...

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LOT 1 - A Tesla Coil by G.B. Schneeberger Dimensions: H: 54 Dia: 16 in. Est: $800-1,200 Description A Tesla Coil (Primary and Secondary) Built by G.B. Schneeberger (1888-1971). Mid-20th Century. One of the 40 tesla coils built by G.B. With a suitable high voltage AC supply condenser and spark gap, this Tesla coil supposedly gave a 40 inch electrical streamer. Secondary has a protective cover.

LOT 2 - A Sixty-Turn Open Coil Dimensions: H: 9 1/2 W: 14 1/2 D: 11 1/2 in. Est: $300-500 Description A Sixty-Turn Open Coil by Queen & Co., Philadelphia, ca. 1900. Capable of being rotated. Coil dimensions: H: 14 1/2 x Dia: 1 3/4 in. Proceeds to benefit the Case Western Reserve University Dayton Miller Scholarship Fund.

LOT 3 - An Experimental Electric Capacitor Dimensions: H: 14 5/8 W: 13 D: 7 in. Est: $400-600 Description An Experimental Electric Capacitor, Late 19th/Early 20th Century. Having 5 3/4 inch brass electrodes capable of variable separation and tilt movements. Proceeds to benefit the Case Western Reserve University Dayton Miller Scholarship Fund.

LOT 4 - A Holtz-Toepler Electrostatic Generator Dimensions: H: 21 W: 11 D: 23 in. Est: $300-500 Description A Holtz-Toepler Electrostatic Generator by Central Scientific Co., Chicago, Late 19th/Early 20th Century. Having a 12 inch movable plate and 14 inch stationary plate, including an extra 12 inch plate and 3 bosses.

LOT 5 - A Filar Suspension Electrical Measuring Device Dimensions: H: 18 W: 17 D: 7 1/2 in. Est: $80-120 Description A Filar Suspension Electrical Measuring Device by James W. Queen & Co., ca. 1900. Possibly for measuring currents. Numbered 18. Proceeds to benefit the Case Western Reserve University Dayton Miller Scholarship Fund.

LOT 6 - Fragment of Electrical Demonstration Device Dimensions: H: 13 W: 5 1/4 in. Est: $80-120 Description A Decorative Fragment of an Electrical Demonstration Device, Late 19th/Early 20th Century. Having adjustable feet. Proceeds to benefit the Case Western Reserve University Dayton Miller Scholarship Fund.

LOT 7 - Fragment of Electrical Demonstration Device Dimensions: H: 13 W: 5 1/4 in. Est: $80-120 Description A Decorative Fragment of an Electrical Demonstration Device, Late 19th/Early 20th Century. Having adjustable feet. Proceeds to benefit the Case Western Reserve University Dayton Miller Scholarship Fund.

LOT 8 - A Model of a Watts Governor Dimensions: H: 13 1/2 W: 6 1/4 in. Est: $80-120 Description A Model of a Watts Governor on a Max Kohl, A.G. Chemnitz, Instrument Stand, Late 19th/Early 20th Century. Ball diameter: 1.04 inches. Proceeds to benefit the Case Western Reserve University Dayton Miller Scholarship Fund.

LOT 9 - Adjustable Spark Gap or Wireless Oscillator Dimensions: H: 3 1/4 W: 5 7/8 D: 3 7/8 in. Est: $80-120 Description An Adjustable Spark Gap or Wireless Oscillator, Early 20th Century. For use with an induction coil as a transmitting station for wireless telegraphy. Proceeds to benefit the Case Western Reserve University Dayton Miller Scholarship Fund.

LOT 10 - A Glass Electode PH Meter Est: $60-80 Description A Glass Electode PH Meter by Beckman, 20th Century. Lacking a 947 and 832 vacuum tube, as well as A and B batteries. Model M, serial number 9476. Having instructions. Condition Lacking a 947 and 832 vacuum tube, as well as A and B batteries.

LOT 11 - An Electrostatic Induction Demonstration Cylinder Dimensions: H: 19 W: 14 1/2 D: 6 in. Est: $200-400 Description An Electrostatic Induction Demonstration Cylinder, Late 19th Century. Having two pith ball supports. Cylinder dimensions: W: 14 1/2 x Dia: 2 in. Proceeds to benefit the Case Western Reserve University Dayton Miller Scholarship Fund.