Demonstration apparatus, known as 'Philosophical Fireworks'

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This demonstration apparatus, known as 'Philosophical Fireworks' was used to give spectacular demonstrations of burning gases. The apparatus was made in London around 1730 by W. & S. Jones.

The apparatus consists of an elaborate set of brass multiple gas jet burners in a fitted mahogany box.

A larger version of the apparatus is known to have been shown in Edinburgh's Theatre Royal in 1791.

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• Online ID: 000-100-082-636-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  T.1995.25
• Date: Around 1730
  c. 1800
  
• Material: Brass and mahogany. Inscription: PHILOSOPHICAL / FIREWORKS; W. & S. JONES, 30 Holborn London
  Burner, hydrogen / demonstration
  
• Dimensions: 13.50" x 7.00" x 8.75" (case)
  
• What: Burner, hydrogen / demonstration
  
• Subject:
• Who: Charles Bancker Collection (Owner)
  E.M. Clarke (Possible designer)
  W. & S. Jones, 30 Holborn, London (Maker)
  
• Where: England, London, Holborn (30 Holborn)
  
• Event:
• Description: "Philosophical Fireworks" demonstration apparatus consisting of an elaborate set of multiple gas jet burners in brass, in a fitted mahogany box, by W.S. Jones, London, c. 1800
  
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