Earthenware retort, Europe, 1801-1930

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Earthenware retort, Europe, 1801-1930. Science Museum, London. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Retorts have long been standard pieces of laboratory equipment. They are used during chemical experiments and large-scale processes such as distillation. Normally made of glass, this example is made from earthenware and is a typical shape, with a long stem and a large bowl. Reagents are placed in the bowl and heated from underneath. It is shown with a similar example (A634003). maker: Unknown maker Place made: Europe

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