Large clear glass alembic head

Made:
1801-1900
Large clear glass alembic head, domed, with re-entrant neck

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Large clear glass alembic head, domed, with re-entrant neck
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Large clear glass alembic head, domed, with re-entrant neck, broken spout, European, 19th century

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A650299
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
height 260 mm
with spout: length 340 mm
head: diameter 240 mm
neck: diameter 197 mm
type:
alembics

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