Large glass alembic

Made:
1801-1900
Large glass alembic, green domed body, tubular spout

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Large glass alembic, green domed body, tubular spout
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Large glass alembic, green domed body, tubular spout, pontil mark on grip, Western European, 19th century

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A650236
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
height 342 mm
length 540 mm
body: diameter 178 mm
type:
alembics

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