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Atomic Physicist A.G. Shenstone Princeton Gyroscope

$2,200
£1,656.40
€1,924.51
CA$3,097.63
A$3,450.98
CHF 1,810.43
MX$42,150.18
NOK 22,923.55
SEK 21,481.26
DKK 14,364.94

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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