Planorbis corneus

Object NameSpecimen of Blaschka Marine Life

Maker Rudolf Blaschka (1857-1939)

Maker Leopold Blaschka (1822-1895)

Made FromGlass, Shell

Date1885

Place MadeGermany, Dresden

TechniqueFlameworked, applied

SizeOverall (approx) H: 3.2 cm; L. 4.5 cm, D: 1 cm

Accession NumberL.17.3.63-150

Credit LineLent by Cornell University, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Curatorial Area(s)

Science and Technology
Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionSpecimen of Blaschka Marine Life, "Planorbis corneus". Glass, shell; flamework, applied. Specimen has no card but consisted of a flameworked slug that fits into a coiled-shaped natural shell. The flameworked slug and shell are separate pieces.
Provenance

Owner Cornell University