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Glassblower's blowpipe (detail) (2 of 2)
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This is a detail of a long blowpipe used in glass-making. The pipe dates from the mid 19th century and is made of wrought iron. The detail shows the blowing end. The thickening allows the pipe to be rotated as it is blown.
One of a group of specimens illustrating the manufacture of crown, sheet and plate glass - tool or model - a blowing pipe or tube, possibly for sheet glass
Glass is made by melting at very high temperatures silica, from sand or flint, with soda or potash. Small quantities of iron cause green colours, often found in early glass. Melting is done in covered fireclay pots set into arches in a cone structure with a central furnace.
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- Online ID: 000-190-002-201-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland T.1857.148.D.4
- Date: Mid 19th century
- Material: Specimen / glass, crown / glass, sheet / manufacture / tool / bl
- Dimensions: 1656 mm L x 53 mm Dia
- What: Specimen / glass, crown / glass, sheet / manufacture / tool / bl
- Subject: 14. INDUSTRIES, Glass (Departmental Classification)
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