Blowpipe Sets

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Society of arts superior blowpipe set with extra apparatus

Society of arts superior blowpipe set with extra apparatus

Blowpipe set in mahogany case (27.4 x 12.3 x 8.2 cm).
The set contains many separate items like blowpipe, spirit lamp, hammer, anvil, agate mortar & pestle, forceps, tweezers, test tube holder, chisel, magnet, file, scissors, cobalt glass, reagents, etc.
In the lid of the case is the trade label of "T. LETCHER. TRURO, Cornwall." Second half 19th century.
 
 

Multi-layer blowpipe set

Multi-layer blowpipe set

Multi-layer blowpipe set in chamois lined mahogany case (31.2 x 23.8 x 17.9 cm) with three removable wood trays fitted for the instruments. The set contains many individual pieces, including: blowpipe, agate mortar & pestle, hammer, burner, scissors, several sets of tweezers, balance, assorted glassware, porcelain ware, etc.
In the lid of the case is the trade label of: "Chemische u. pharmaceutische | Apparate | W.F. NOELLNER | Darmstadt". Middle 19th century.
 
 

Blowpipe Set

Blowpipe Set

Blowpipe set consisting of two wooden boxes in a cloth carrying case with leather fittings and belts. The upper box (30.5 x 17 x 7 cm) contains the blowpipe and related analytical implements. The lower box (30.5 x 17 x 15 cm) with one tray containing various tools, and reagents in wooden containers. Under the tray there is a large space containing glass bottles, test tubes, containers for oil or alcohol, etc.
Unsigned but supposedly Freiberg, second half 19th century.
 
 

Blowpipe Set

Blowpipe Set

Blowpipe set in wooden case (35.8 x 23 x 15.9 cm) with drawer.
The set contains many separate items like blowpipe, hammer, anvil, mortar & pestle, forceps, tweezers, streak plate, magnet, soil samples, etc.
Unsigned, first half 20th century.