Earthenware retort, Europe, 1801-1930

Made:
1801-1930 in Europe
Chemical retort, earthenware, English(?), 1801-1930 Group shot from left to right, A634351 Chemical retort

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Chemical retort, earthenware, English(?), 1801-1930
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Group shot from left to right, A634351 Chemical retort
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Chemical retort, earthenware, English(?), 1801-1930

Retorts have long been standard pieces of laboratory equipment. They are used during chemical experiments and large-scale processes such as distillation. Normally made of glass, this example is made from earthenware and is a typical shape, with a long stem and a large bowl. Reagents are placed in the bowl and heated from underneath. It is shown with a similar example (A634003).

Details

Category:
Laboratory Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A634351
Materials:
earthenware (unglazed)
Measurements:
overall: 450 mm x 340 mm, 230 mm, 3.72kg
type:
retort