Double barrelled air pump

Made:
1820-1830 in London
maker:
G and C Dixey

Double barrelled air pump, with glass receiver, by G and C Dixey, London, 1820-1830 (see note)

Details

Category:
Vacuum Technology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
1985-2052
Materials:
glass, mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 335 mm x 420 mm x 240 mm, 5.83kg
type:
double barrelled air pumps
credit:
Wellcome Trust