Model of glass furnace

In 1884 the Museum spent the then substantial sum of £500 on models made by the German manufacturer Carl Schroder of Darmstadt. This included 80 model furnaces demonstrating different methods of processing raw materials. This one is a model of a furnace for making English crown glass.

Summary

Object No.

7174

Object Statement

Crown glass furnace model, to show how English crown glass was fired, supplied by Carl Schroder, Darmstadt, Germany, c.1880

Physical Description

Manufacturer's catalogue number 1702. Stock book describes it as a furnace for making English Crown Glass (according to Karmarsch).
Model is constructed in two halves with loose components stored inside (see part records).

Short URL

https://ma.as/18392

Dimensions

Height

415 mm

Width

710 mm

Depth

440 mm

Source

Credit Line

Purchased 1884

Acquisition Date

13 May 1884

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