Accession No

5819

Brief Description

model of a cylindrical periodic table; late 19th century - early 20th century

Origin

Maker

unknown

Class

chemistry; laboratory apparatus

Earliest Date

1890

Latest Date

1910

Inscription Date

Material

wood; paper; metal (brass)

Dimensions

height 215mm; depth 104mm; diameter 72mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased from on or before 8/12/2000. Acquired by the seller from the University of Newcastle (in the Armstrong Building, originally part of the University of Durham) formerly Armstrong College in 1966.

Inscription

at the top of the cylindrical table
Natural System of the Elements

Description Notes

late 19th century / early 20th century model of a cylindrical periodic table entitled 'natural system of the elements'. Wooden base board supports wooden stand to which is attached a brass arm. Brass pins hold the periodic table in place. Cylindrical in shape, it is constructed from card and paper with black printed table.

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