5th Nov, 2019 11:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Superb')
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[M] A ELECTRIC MOTOR POSSIBLY BY NIKOLAS TESLA, CIRCA 1895
AN AC ELECTRIC MOTOR, PROBABLY BY NIKOLAS TESLA, CIRCA 1895
in heavily constructed iron frame with six coils around central access with silk covered wiring and contact points -- 8 x 10in. (20.5 x 25.5cm.); 10kg
This example has a close similarity to a verified example held in the Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.A. Object ID No. 29.1333.171
Sold for £2,480
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN AC ELECTRIC MOTOR, PROBABLY BY NIKOLAS TESLA, CIRCA 1895
in heavily constructed iron frame with six coils around central access with silk covered wiring and contact points -- 8 x 10in. (20.5 x 25.5cm.); 10kg
This example has a close similarity to a verified example held in the Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.A. Object ID No. 29.1333.171
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Superb'), 5th Nov, 2019
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Main view and sale venue:
Olympia Auctions
25 Blythe Road
London
W14 0PD
Large object view
6 Imperial Studios
3-11 Imperial Road
London
SW6 2AG
Viewing
Saturday, 2nd November
(12pm-4pm)
Sunday, 3rd November
(12pm-4pm)
Monday, 4th November
(10am-5pm)
Tuesday, 5th November
(10am-11am)
