Schwarz's fat extraction apparatus

Schwarz's fat extraction apparatus, (accessory retort stand)

Details

Category:
Experimental Chemistry
Object Number:
1886-164
Measurements:
overall: 390 mm x 180 mm x 100 mm,
type:
fat extraction apparatus and retort stand
credit:
Record, Townson and Mercer Limited; Townson and Mercer Limited

Parts

Flask from Schwarz's fat extraction apparatus consisting of rounded flask with cork or wooden stopper, from which protrude two glass arms, each with two right-angled bends and a cylindrical connector flaring from the top

Flask from Schwarz's fat extraction apparatus

Flask from Schwarz's fat extraction apparatus consisting of rounded flask with cork or wooden stopper, from which protrude two glass arms, each with two right-angled bends and a cylindrical connector flaring from the top

Measurements:
overall: 390 mm x 180 mm x 100 mm,
Object Number:
1886-164/1
type:
fat extraction apparatus
Glassware from Schwarz's fat extraction apparatus consisting of two pieces of glass tubing; one has two cork stoppers and two glass arms; the other has a right-angled bend and tapers in width

Glassware from Schwarz's fat extraction apparatus

Glassware from Schwarz's fat extraction apparatus consisting of two pieces of glass tubing; one has two cork stoppers and two glass arms; the other has a right-angled bend and tapers in width

Measurements:
overall: 390 mm x 180 mm x 100 mm,
Object Number:
1886-164/2
type:
fat extraction apparatus
Retort stand from Schwarz's fat extraction apparatus

Retort stand from Schwarz's fat extraction apparatus

Retort stand from Schwartz's fat extraction apparatus

Measurements:
overall: 390 mm x 180 mm x 100 mm,
Object Number:
1886-164/3
type:
retort stand
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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