Maison bénevolo wintertype electrostatic machine, Lyon C. 1910
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An electrostatic machine made by maison Bénévolo optique in Lyon, France, C. 1910. As soon as someone turns the handle, the glass plate also starts to rotate, which generates electricity. A system that looks pretty much the same as a Wimshurst machine, but the big difference between these systems is that a Wimshurst machine creates sparks and this device stores all the energy in batteries. Measurements: 51 x 44 x 24 cm.