Large clear glass swan necked retort

Made:
1751-1850
Large clear glass swan necked retort, oval bulb

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Large clear glass swan necked retort, oval bulb
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Large clear glass swan necked retort, oval bulb, wide tubiular neck, European, 1751-1850

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A650426
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
height 365 mm
length 515 mm
bulb: diameter 185 mm
type:
retorts

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