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Twisted glass stirring rod
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Twisted glass stirring rod, light green 'nailsea' glass, 1750-1900, Phoenix Glasworks, Bristol
The purpose of this laboratory stirring rod is unknown. It appears unnecessarily elaborate. It is made of hand-blown molten glass. This is twisted while red hot to produce the characteristic swirling design.
The Romans introduced glassmaking to Bristol. They made it a specialist trade within the city. Over 20 glassmaking companies were established in the city during the 1700s, trading worldwide through Bristol’s extensive maritime contacts.
Details
- Category:
- Laboratory Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A48438
- Materials:
- glass, nailsea, light green
- Measurements:
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overall: 55 mm x 345 mm x 55 mm, .8kg
- type:
- laboratory stirrer
- credit:
- Puttick and Simpson Limited
