Accession No

5244.293

Brief Description

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

Origin

England

Maker

Class

chemistry; laboratory apparatus

Earliest Date

1950

Latest Date

1959

Inscription Date

Material

ceramic (ceramic)

Dimensions

15mm (height), 37mm (diameter)

Special Collection

Howard Glassware Collection

Provenance

Donated by private individuals in 1998.

Inscription

"Royal Worcester, England" found faded on inside of lid

Description Notes

Lid, from the Howard Glassware Collection, believed to have been used to distill perfume oil, English, 1950s.

Small ceramic lid, likely for a crucible. A circular handle is on the top to aid with gripping and lifting.

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