Crookes Tube
Scientific instrument: Crookes Maltese Cross Tube, Italy, 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Blown glass scientific instrument. A fine example of Crookes tube with Maltese cross, the precursor
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Large beautiful bronze and Rock Crystal French Baccarat chandelier with 36 light
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top crown has metal shepherd crooks each terminating in a rock crystal plaque.
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Rock Crystal, Bronze
H 55.12 in Dm 42.52 in
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