Electricity - c.1804

Engraver: Lowry
Full Title: "Electricity"
Published: c.1804, London 

"Medical Electricity," "Electricity, "Mr. Cuthbertson's Electrical Machine," "Priestley's Battery," "Electrometer," "Electrometer," "Electrical Machine & Battery," and "Electrical Experiments," issued 1804-1814, London, engraved by W. Lowry. A fascinating group of (8) original steel engravings on electricity. Several of the  sheets show a number instruments relating to the early efforts to generate and store electricity, while others illustrate experiments and electricity's early applications.  The group displays a high level of engraving detail.

 In VG+ antiquarian condition, with some light foxing/fading to margins (not in the least detracting). Sheets measure c. 10 3/4"H x 8 1/4"W, image areas vary. 

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Item #: 57249
Item Title: Electricity
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