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3-Necked Woulfe Bottle with Funnel and Dropper, English, Mid-19th Century

Inventory Number 44787


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.44787

Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Physical material
Glass
wax
copper alloy
Object type
Funnel
Dimensions
Diameter: 97mm Height: 255mm Weight: 340g
Inventory No
44787

Description

Three-necked Woulfe bottle similar to those used in the Hassenfratz distillation apparatus, but with a funnel and a ground glass rod. This is probably the forerunner of the dropping funnel as it allows acid to enter vessel drop by drop.