scientific instrument
Object NameGeissler Tube
Made FromGlass, Uranium Glass, Metal
Dateabout 1890-1910
Place Madepossibly Germany; possibly France
TechniqueLampworked
SizeOverall H: 11.9 cm, W: 2.9 cm, D: 2 cm
Accession Number2014.8.5
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionGeissler Tube. Colorless glass, transparent yellow uranium glass, metal; lampworked. Glass tube with two ovoid ends, each containing a metal rod; one end also has small pulled glass attachment. Tube between ends manipulated into crimped zig-sag shape, half of which is covered in very light transparent yellow glass.Provenance
Source
Chayette & Cheval
- 2014-03-13
1870-1915
1880-1980
about 1890-1910
about 1890-1910