Burning glass, 1860-1900

Made:
1860-1900 in Europe
Burning lens mounted in brass on adjustable stem with decorated Burning lens mounted in brass on adjustable stem with decorated Burning glass, 1860-1900 (burning glasses; convex lenses) Burning glass, 1860-1900 (burning glasses; convex lenses)

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Burning lens mounted in brass on adjustable stem with decorated
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Burning lens mounted in brass on adjustable stem with decorated
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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Science Museum Group Collection
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Burning lens mounted in brass on adjustable stem with decorated iron base, 19th Century.

Details

Category:
Experimental Chemistry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1984-1158
Materials:
brass, cast iron, paint, glass and complete
Measurements:
overall: 365 x 145 x 130 mm
lens (in cell): 100 mm (diameter in clear aperture)
weight: 14.48kg
weight: 31.9231lbs
type:
burning glasses and convex lenses
credit:
On loan from the Wellcome Trust