Alternating Collection

Science / Tesla
Working in America, Nikola Tesla develops his induction coil, producing light from a transformer using alternating current. Date: 1895

Nikola Tesla / Nature 1892
He lectures on the subject of alternating high-frequency current to the Societe de Physique and the Societe Internationale des electriciens, at Paris

Justinian Institutiones (Fragment)
Leaf from a copy of Justinian's Institutiones, parchment. Main body text in two columns in black in a protogothic hand with alternating red and blue decorated initials and red

Psalter (Fragments)
Parts of three bifolia from a psalter, parchment. Text in a single column in a Gothic rotunda script in dark brown ink with alternating red and blue decorated capitals and larger red

Medical Text (Pietro D'Abano?) (Fragment)
Six folios from a medical text, parchment. The text has yet to be positively identified but has been suggested as Pietro D'Abano's adaptation of the Universal Canons of Johannes Mesue

Breviary (Fragment)
Two leaves, probably from a breviary, parchment. The leaves are from the same work but do not appear to be consecutive. Main body text in two columns in a Gothic textualis rotunda in dark brown ink

Der Sachsenspiegel (Fragment)
Fragment of a copy of Der Sachsenspiegel or Sassen Speyghel, which is a compendium of German law notable for having been written in Middle Low German (rather than Latin) in about 1220

Design for the Royal Palace of Caserta, 1756 (engraving)
746817 Design for the Royal Palace of Caserta, 1756 (engraving) by Vanvitelli, Luigi (1700-73) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Designed for Charles III of Naples, built 1754-74)

Set of six Queen Anne provincial wavy end or dog-nose table spoons, with rat-tail bowls
CH445107 Set of six Queen Anne provincial wavy end or dog-nose table spoons, with rat-tail bowls, Newcastle, 1703 (silver) by Bilton

The Royal Societys Conversazione (engraving)
1062521 The Royal Societys Conversazione (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Societys Conversazione)

Blue Portrait of Nikola Tesla, 1916 (oil on canvas)
BAL2959439 Blue Portrait of Nikola Tesla, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Lwoff-Parlaghy, Vilma (1863-1923); Nordsee Museum, Husum, North Germany; (add.info.: Tesla, Nikola (1856-1943) was an inventor

Two-Tone Dress / New Look
The sleeves are cut with the upper bodice and fitted to a deep waist band. The skirt is composed of bands of alternating brown & grey fabric of increasing width

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"Unveiling the Alternating Current: Nikola Tesla's Electrifying Science" In 1892, amidst the awe-inspiring wonders of nature, renowned scientist Nikola Tesla delved into groundbreaking research on alternating current (AC). His revolutionary discoveries at the Justinian Institutiones left an indelible mark on science and technology. As fragments from ancient texts like Psalter and Medical Text whispered secrets of the past, Tesla's relentless pursuit of knowledge propelled him forward. Inspired by Pietro D'Abano's medical wisdom, he sought to harness electricity in a way that would revolutionize society. The enigmatic fragments from Breviary and Der Sachsenspiegel hinted at a world yet to be fully understood. Undeterred by their mysterious origins, Tesla embarked on his quest for innovation. Piece by piece, he assembled a puzzle that would change the course of history. With each fragment discovered - Noted Breviary, Missal (Fragment), Missal (Fragment) - Tesla grew closer to unlocking the power hidden within alternating currents. The potential was electrifying; it had the ability to illuminate cities and propel humanity towards progress. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources, including his own Design for the Royal Palace of Caserta in 1756, Tesla envisioned a future where AC could bring light even to remote corners of our planet. His engraving depicted not just architectural grandeur but also an electrified utopia powered by his scientific breakthroughs. Tesla's work paved the way for modern electrical systems that we rely upon today. The concept current transformed how we live our lives – powering homes, industries, and transportation networks with unprecedented efficiency. So let us celebrate this remarkable journey through time as we pay homage to Nikola Tesla's unwavering dedication to unraveling nature’s mysteries and bringing forth an era illuminated by alternating currents – forever changing our world for good.