Porcelain retort, by Wedgwood, English, 1780-1810

Made:
1780-1810 in Etruria
maker:
Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Limited
Porcelain retort, by Wedgwood, English, 1780-1810

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Porcelain retort, by Wedgwood, English, 1780-1810
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Porcelain retort, by Wedgwood, English, 1780-1810

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A633994
Materials:
porcelain, unglazed retort clay
Measurements:
length 265 mm
height 94 mm
bowl: diameter 53 mm
type:
retorts

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