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Lot 292
Antique 18th Century Copperplate Engraving of Chemistry & Alchemy Distillation Apparatus: Retorts, Alembics, and Furnaces (c. 1788)
Estimate: $200 - $350
Starting Bid
$25
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Description
This is a genuine, original antique print, a finely detailed copperplate engraving illustrating a variety of historical scientific instruments used in chemistry and alchemical processes. The plate showcases the ingenuity of early modern science and industry.
Details of the Print:
- Subject Matter: The engraving features numerous examples of distillation and sublimation equipment, including various forms of retorts, alembics (stills), receivers, furnaces (some with bellows), and sand baths. These apparatus were essential for creating spirits, acids, and essential oils in the 18th century.
- Period: The style and identified similar plates from search results date this print to the late 18th century, circa 1788.
- Source: Prints of this nature were common in major encyclopedias of the Enlightenment, such as the Cyclopaedia or The New Royal Encyclopaedia.
- Medium: Original copperplate engraving on laid paper.
Dimensions: H:15in W:10in
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