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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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Early 20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

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Large beautiful bronze and Rock Crystal French Baccarat chandelier with 36 light
Located in London, GB
top crown has metal shepherd crooks each terminating in a rock crystal plaque. Each candle tube is
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Antique Late 19th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants

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