Burning mirror and flask, 18th century.

Made:: 1701-1800 in England

An 18th century burning mirror
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An 18th century burning mirror

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Category:: Experimental Chemistry

Object Number:: 1972-405

Materials:: brass (copper, zinc alloy), mirror-glass (silvered), steel (metal) and wood (unidentified)

type:: burning mirrors

credit:: Antiques and Works of Art

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Burning mirror and flask, 18th century.

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