Sectional model of glass furnace with Frisbie feeder

Sectional model of glass furnace with Frisbie feeder

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Sectional model of glass furnace with Frisbie feeder, scale 1:8, with spare components.

Details

Category:
Glass Technology
Object Number:
1930-634
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 670 mm x 790 mm x 760 mm,
type:
model

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