chemistry tripod stand
Date1870-1920
Inventory Number3759
ClassificationStand
Subject
Maker
American
?
Cultural Region
Dimensions43 x 20 x 20 cm (16 15/16 x 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)
Material
DescriptionThere are three major components to this device: the base, the upright rod, and the arms.
The base is a thick black wooden circle, with three equally-spaced legs radiating from its circumference. Each leg rests almost flat on the ground; it begins as a long rectangular prism, but terminates with thick circular feet, each with a hole in the center.
The upright rod is set directly in the center of the base. Its height is adjustable, by means of a tiny tightening screw.
Along the upright rod are two wooden arms. Each arm has a thick disk-like end, each of which has a hole in the middle; the rod runs through this hole. The other end of the rod, like one end of a wrench, features a curled U-shaped hand. This end is not adjustable. Along the arm itself, on one side, is a thimble-shaped piece into the top of which a small screw may be inserted. From each of these emanates a single very thin metal chain.
The base is a thick black wooden circle, with three equally-spaced legs radiating from its circumference. Each leg rests almost flat on the ground; it begins as a long rectangular prism, but terminates with thick circular feet, each with a hole in the center.
The upright rod is set directly in the center of the base. Its height is adjustable, by means of a tiny tightening screw.
Along the upright rod are two wooden arms. Each arm has a thick disk-like end, each of which has a hole in the middle; the rod runs through this hole. The other end of the rod, like one end of a wrench, features a curled U-shaped hand. This end is not adjustable. Along the arm itself, on one side, is a thimble-shaped piece into the top of which a small screw may be inserted. From each of these emanates a single very thin metal chain.
Signedunsigned
FunctionPresumably this tripod stand was meant to hold certain specific test tubes that are fitted to the horizontal arms.
Buff & Buff Manufacturing Company
Date: circa 1905
Accessories: wood case; leather case; right-angle prism; plumb bob; oil flask; tripod (5174b)
Object number: 5174a
Forster
Date: 1950-1960
Accessories: spare ink cartridges; pen attachments
am auxiliary box containing small Allen wrench, scotch tape, extra parts, and storage instructions
Object number: 1999-1-0054
English
Date: circa 1800
Accessories: Two insulated charge transfer wands.
Object number: 0014
Adrien Gavard
Date: circa 1860
Accessories: hinged mahogany case with original trade label; extra arm; writing implements; instrument weights; small ivory wheels with brass frames
Object number: 1997-1-1856
French
Date: circa 1880
Accessories: protecting case with glass window
Object number: DW0095
Richard W. Thomas
Date: circa 1861
Accessories: bottle and beaker (1998-1-1634a); hydrometer and manual (1998-1-1634b)
Object number: 1998-1-1634
Walter Balcke
Date: 1955
Accessories: mahogany box with plexiglass lid; pencil; eraser; box of lead; putty ball; cleaning cloth; cardboard instruction card
Object number: 1997-1-1619
