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Atomic Physicist A.G. Shenstone Princeton Gyroscope

$2,200

£1,662.59

€1,909.79

CA$3,094.46

A$3,276.23

CHF 1,773

MX$39,156.96

NOK 22,100.24

SEK 20,209.89

DKK 14,263.66

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:
Metal
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Mid-20th Century
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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