Thirteen hydrostatic balls for proving spirits

Made:
1790 in Greenock
Thirteen hydrostatic balls for proving spirits, by J. Heron, no

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Thirteen hydrostatic balls for proving spirits, by J. Heron, no.1 William Street, Greenock, in circular mahogany case, 3 1/8" diam, c. 1790

Details

Category:
Experimental Chemistry
Object Number:
1954-387
Materials:
mahogany (wood)
type:
spirit bubbles, hydrostatic balls
credit:
National Maritime Museum