London, United Kingdom
Explore experimental apparatus associated with Faraday, Davy and the development of electrical science.
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These objects are linked to the museum’s collections. Their current public display has not been confirmed.
Topic illustration · Electric motor Original historical experimental apparatus
The Royal Institution identifies this 1822 apparatus as the only surviving original Faraday electromagnetic rotation apparatus.
Topic illustration · Transformer Original historical experimental apparatus
Faraday’s 1831 induction ring survives in the Royal Institution collection and demonstrates the principle underlying the transformer.
Topic illustration · Davy safety lamp Historical experimental prototype
The Royal Institution identifies the first Davy miners’ safety-lamp prototype among its iconic collection objects.
