Glass bubbles. A set of twelve small glass bubbles each with a number engraved on them, in a circular wooden box lined with red fabric. The inside of the lid has a paper label which says GLASS BUBBLES, For proving spirits, Made by CAESAR ALTRIA, Mathematical Instrument Maker, ABERDEEN. A table with the numbers on the bubbles corresponding to strengths of alcohol is underneath.

Title

Glass bubbles. A set of twelve small glass bubbles each with a number engraved on them, in a circular wooden box lined with red fabric. The inside of the lid has a paper label which says GLASS BUBBLES, For proving spirits, Made by CAESAR ALTRIA, Mathematical Instrument Maker, ABERDEEN. A table with the numbers on the bubbles corresponding to strengths of alcohol is underneath.

Identifier

ABDUA:18741

Description

Wooden case containing 12 glass beads. Made by Caesar Altria, c. 1860, Glass Blower/Mathematical Instrument Maker, Aberdeen 'for proving spirits'.

Date

Early: 1850 Late: 1870

Format

glass wood, D(bubbles/beads): 13 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland, Aberdeen Aberdeenshire

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Smith, James

UUID

2c7eb649-18e7-48c5-a910-fa39c5085f65