Accession No

5244.201

Brief Description

funnel, from the Howard Glassware Collection, believed to have been used to distill perfume oil, England, 1950s

Origin

England

Maker

Class

chemistry; laboratory apparatus

Earliest Date

1950

Latest Date

1959

Inscription Date

Material

glass

Dimensions

318mm (height), 135mm (opening diameter), 17mm (neck diameter)

Special Collection

Howard Glassware Collection

Provenance

Donated by private individuals in 1998.

Inscription

Faded part of the inscription at the start likely says "New & Improved"
Rest of inscription says " "Cona" FIRE PROCESSED GLASS. Trade Mark Regd no 337117. MADE IN ENGLAND. Size No. 8."

Description Notes

Funnel, from the Howard Glassware Collection, believed to have been used to distill perfume oil, 1950s. Cylindrical funnel with a wide opening. A cork is around the neck of the funnel, likely to keep it steady when placed in a container for pouring liquid. Side of the funnel opening says it is a model known as "Cona" along with other information such as a trade mark registered number and "made in England"

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