Small clear glass swan necked retort

Made:
1751-1850
Small clear glass swan necked retort, oval bulb, tubular neck

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Small clear glass swan necked retort, oval bulb, tubular neck
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Small clear glass swan necked retort, oval bulb, tubular neck, stopper outlet, European, 1751-1850

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A639794
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
height 180 mm
length 335 mm
bulb: diameter 70 mm
type:
retorts

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