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bell jar
bell jar

bell jar

Date1800-1850
Inventory Number4208
ClassificationGlassware
Subject
    Cultural Region
      Dimensions33.3 x 7.5 cm (13 1/8 x 2 15/16 in.)
      storage: 42.7 x 37.1 x 26.5 cm (16 13/16 x 14 5/8 x 10 7/16 in.)
      Material
        Accessoriesstored in a big box with other glassware.
        DescriptionA heavy glass bell jar with only one opening at the bottom. Pontil mark on round top, rimless unground bottom.

        Signedunsigned
        FunctionMany uses in physics and chemistry where one needs an enclosed space isolated from the atmosphere, like experiments with vacuum pumps or gases.
        bell jar
        English
        Date: 1800-1850
        Accessories: stored in a big box with other glassware.
        Object number: 4207
        bell jar
        English
        Date: 1800-1850
        Accessories: stored in a big box with other glassware.
        Object number: 4209
        bell jar
        English
        Date: 1800-1850
        Accessories: stored in big box with other glassware
        Object number: 4202
        tall bell jar with stopcock
        English
        Date: 1800-1850
        Accessories: stored in a big box with other glassware
        Object number: 4201
        bell jar
        English
        Date: 1800-1850
        Accessories: stored in a big box with other glassware
        Object number: 4203
        bell jar
        English
        Date: 1800-1850
        Accessories: stored in a big box with other glassware
        Object number: 4204
        tall bell jar with stopcock
        English
        Date: 1800-1850
        Accessories: stored in a box with other glassware
        Object number: 4200
        glass cylinder
        English
        Date: 1850-1900
        Accessories: stored in a big box with other glassware.
        Object number: 4213
        glass cylinder
        English
        Date: 1850-1900
        Accessories: stored in a big box with other glassware.
        Object number: 4212
        eudiometer
        J. Salleron
        Date: 1858-1890
        Object number: 4210
        bell jar
        American
        Date: mid 19th-early 20th Century
        Object number: 4206
        bell jar
        Cambridge Glass Company
        Date: 1901-1930
        Object number: 4215