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Atomic Physicist A.G. Shenstone Princeton Gyroscope

$2,200
£1,636.43
€1,915.93
CA$3,069.75
A$3,435.13
CHF 1,793.67
MX$42,231.39
NOK 22,629.15
SEK 21,293.92
DKK 14,294.34
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About the Item

A machined gyroscope presented to Allen G. Shenstone (1893-1980) physicist and chair of the department of Princeton from 1949-1960. Presented by friends in the department. 7 inches wide by 5 ¼ inches deep by 8 inches tall
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good overall condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9288242058462

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