Antique Scientific Instruments

Mid Victorian Brass Gyroscope on stand / Science Demonstration Instrument

Mid Victorian Brass Gyroscope on stand / Science Demonstration Instrument
Mid Victorian Brass Gyroscope on stand / Science Demonstration Instrument
Mid Victorian Brass Gyroscope on stand / Science Demonstration Instrument
Mid Victorian Brass Gyroscope on stand / Science Demonstration Instrument
Mid Victorian Brass Gyroscope on stand / Science Demonstration Instrument
Mid Victorian Brass Gyroscope on stand / Science Demonstration Instrument
Mid Victorian Brass Gyroscope on stand / Science Demonstration Instrument

Mid Victorian Brass Gyroscope on stand / Science Demonstration Instrument
Rare Mid Victorian Brass Gyroscope on stand / Science Demonstration Instrument. We are delighted to bring to you this exceptionally rare, solid brass gyroscope from the mid 1800s. This would have been used as a teaching aid to demonstrate angular momentum and other gyroscopic effects. The gyroscope consists of a brass flywheel mounted on a gimble and stem. The stem fits into a heavy brass base and is kept tight with a small screw.

The whole piece has an aged brass patina and retains its original lacquer. It stands at 25 cm tall, and is 14 cm wide at its widest point. The flywheel has a diameter of 8 cm. The item "Mid Victorian Brass Gyroscope on stand / Science Demonstration Instrument" is in sale since Sunday, August 1, 2021.

This item is in the category "Antiques\Science/Medicine\Scientific Instruments". The seller is "mphuk64" and is located in Manchester.

This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

  • Antique: Yes
  • Type: Gyroscope
  • Period: 1800 to 1900
  • Material: Brass


Mid Victorian Brass Gyroscope on stand / Science Demonstration Instrument