Glass percussion light tube

Made:
1800-1850
Glass percussion light tube, originally sealed at both ends

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Glass percussion light tube, originally sealed at both ends
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Glass percussion light tube, originally sealed at both ends, broken to emit combustible chemical, causing flame, English(?) 1800-1850

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A655316
Materials:
glass
type:
percussion lights