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Antique (1880-1911) Geissler Tube Precursor to Neon Light

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Antique (1880-1911) Geissler Tube Precursor to Neon Light

  • The Geissler Tube was invented by the German glassblower and physicist, Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Geissler (1814-1879) in 1857
  • According to sciencehistory.org, "when voltage is applied to the apparatus, electric current flows through the tube causing its contents to fluoresce".
  • It later evolved into neon lighting
  • Stand not included
  • Sold as is