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Tall cylindrical firing chamber, English, 1820-1900
This furnace was probably used to heat substances during chemical experiments. Shaped like a tall tapering cylinder on three legs, the outside is made from iron with a firebrick lining. This cylindrical furnace was probably built in England. It is shown here with a swan-necked glass retort (A630052).
Details
- Category:
- Pharmacy-ware
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A630661
- Materials:
- furnace, iron and lining, firebrick
- Measurements:
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diameter: 420mm
height: 850mm
- type:
- furnace
- credit:
- Loan, Wellcome Trust