Reproduction
Title
Williamson Retort / Pelican
Object Category
Retort
Description
Retort, copper riveted and soldered along seams.
Retort, copper riveted and soldered along seams. Circular base, after c11cm circular lip protrudes all the way around body, with 10 studs / screws around body attaching this base to upper part of retort. Upper body has two handles on either side, attched to body with four studs / screws. On the 'back' of the upper body is an opening (premumed) with a screw cap covering it. The spout of teh retort is soldered onto the body and expands as it rises, then narrows towards the end. Spout roughly 400mm long. Whole retort green with corrosion. Copper colour can been seen by looking under base.
One of a pair - other in Science Museum. Used in Williamson's famous experiments leading to paper on etherification. Not certain whether these are the ones actually used in that experiment.
Asbestos Inspection - Non-Asbestos
Production Date
circa 1850
Material
Dimensions
height: 390 mm
base diameter: 192 mm
width: 265 mm handle to handle
length: 465 mm spout to back, approx
Publications
- Davies, A.G., UCL Chemistry Department 1828-1974, Image on front cover; pg.27;. Front cover; Fig 3.2 pg.27;
Associated Person
Collection
Chemistry
Accession Number
LDUSC-CHEM-64
Alternative Number
Sesquicentenary catalogue 571, 63
Administration Name
UCL Science and Engineering Collections
