condenser

Object NameSpiral Condenser

Made FromGlass

Date1920-1940

TechniqueFlameworked

SizeOverall H: 43.2 cm, Diam (max): 8 cm

Accession Number2016.8.169

Credit LineGift of The Science Museum, London

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern
Science and Technology

Physical DescriptionSpiral Condenser. Colorless glass; flameworked. Condenser consisting of tube, which tube opens into narrower spiraled inner tube, which opens into tapered cylindrical neck, with slightly flared rim. Inner tube surrounded by wider cylindrical tube with rounded shoulders. Two tubes attached to the same side of outer wall: one near base and one near top.
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