Earthware retorts, Gilbert Orleans, C 1870

Earthware retorts, Gilbert Orleans, C 1870

Stock Number: 00 420923 b S

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Dimensions

25 x 14 x 19 cm high.

Circa

1870

Maker

GIlbert Orleans

Country of manufacture

France

Categories: Scientific, Physics & Chemistry

Description

An earthware retorts signed by Gilbert, Orleans. C 1870. In the Alchemy and early Chemistry used earthware vessel consisting of a spherical flask with a long spout, which is more than 90 degrees and so was reversed to a lower mouth ran. The retort was used for distillation: in the spout condensing vapour walked to the mouth the barrel out. Measurements: 25 x 14 x 19 cm high.

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Van Leest Antiques, based in Utrecht in the Netherlands, specialises in antique scientific and medical instruments. Their collection covers mainly scientific and medical antique instruments: barometers, globes and planataria, nautical instruments, anatomical models, and pharmacy items. Toon Van Leest travels regularly in Europe and visits trade fairs, auctions, and antique dealers to collect stock and to find pieces to fulfil his clients' unusual requests.

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