Adjustable ring stand on base
Datelate 19th-mid 20th Century
Inventory Number1998-1-1579
ClassificationRing Stand
Subject
Maker
American
?
Cultural Region
Dimensions52.7 x 16.3 x 13.3 x 8.6 cm (20 3/4 x 6 7/16 x 5 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.)
Overall - Storage: 53 x 16.5 x 13.5 cm (20 7/8 x 6 1/2 x 5 5/16 in.)
Overall - Storage: 53 x 16.5 x 13.5 cm (20 7/8 x 6 1/2 x 5 5/16 in.)
Material
DescriptionA metal laboratory equipment stand, possibly used in chemistry. The device consists of a long thin metal pole with one threaded end, along which a metal ring may be positioned perpendicular to the pole. The ring is attached to a metal sleeve that moves along the pole, and has a metal adjustment screw that may be tightened to fix the ring in position at any given point.
Signedunsigned
FunctionLaboratory equipment stand.
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
Date: 1890-1930
Object number: RS0501
