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Beakers Collection

"Beakers: A Journey Through Time and Elegance" Step into the world of beakers, where history intertwines with beauty

Background imageBeakers Collection: Roman Ladies Party

Roman Ladies Party
Three Roman ladies partying, while servants play music and fill their beakers

Background imageBeakers Collection: Three beakers (parcel-gilt silver)

Three beakers (parcel-gilt silver)
3434810 Three beakers (parcel-gilt silver) by Hungarian School (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Left, mark of Georg Gunesch, Nagyszeben, c.1600)

Background imageBeakers Collection: Three graduated beakers, probably Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt)

Three graduated beakers, probably Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt)
3434807 Three graduated beakers, probably Transylvania, mid 17th century (silver-gilt) by Hungarian School (17th century); largest height: 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBeakers Collection: Double-Faced Cup, 900-1100 (gold)

Double-Faced Cup, 900-1100 (gold)
1068480 Double-Faced Cup, 900-1100 (gold) by SicAan Culture (750-1375); 14x11.8x11.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info)

Background imageBeakers Collection: Chemistry Set and Microscope, 1948 (colour litho)

Chemistry Set and Microscope, 1948 (colour litho)
2630067 Chemistry Set and Microscope, 1948 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Background imageBeakers Collection: Three cups (silver-gilt & parcel-gilt silver)

Three cups (silver-gilt & parcel-gilt silver)
3434813 Three cups (silver-gilt & parcel-gilt silver) by Hungarian School (17th century); tallest height: 31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Left)

Background imageBeakers Collection: Travelling medicine chest, c. 1800 (wood)

Travelling medicine chest, c. 1800 (wood)
AKM210030 Travelling medicine chest, c.1800 (wood) by American School, (19th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

Background imageBeakers Collection: Advertisement, Mappin and Webb (engraving)

Advertisement, Mappin and Webb (engraving)
1595886 Advertisement, Mappin and Webb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Mappin and Webb)

Background imageBeakers Collection: Page of Advertisements (engraving)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1595523 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 July 1888)

Background imageBeakers Collection: Beakers, 900-1100 (gold)

Beakers, 900-1100 (gold)
1068481 Beakers, 900-1100 (gold) by SicAan Culture (750-1375); Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Part of a group of 176 beakers from a single tomb at Huaca El Corte in northern Peru)

Background imageBeakers Collection: Heros of Labour - Andre-Marie Ampere, French physicist and mathematician (1775 -1836) (chromolitho)

Heros of Labour - Andre-Marie Ampere, French physicist and mathematician (1775 -1836) (chromolitho)
724809 Heros of Labour - Andre-Marie Ampere, French physicist and mathematician (1775 -1836) (chromolitho) by French School

Background imageBeakers Collection: Two Facon-de-Venise glass Comet beakers (glass)

Two Facon-de-Venise glass Comet beakers (glass)
6351855 Two FaAzon-de-Venise glass Comet beakers (glass) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first of cylindrical form)

Background imageBeakers Collection: Beaker, New York, 1770-90 (silver)

Beaker, New York, 1770-90 (silver)
5900657 Beaker, New York, 1770-90 (silver) by Myers, Myer (1723-95); height: 10 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tapering cylindrical, with molded foot, the base engraved M over I R)

Background imageBeakers Collection: Silver beakers with incised decoration, 5th century BC (silver)

Silver beakers with incised decoration, 5th century BC (silver)
1216449 Silver beakers with incised decoration, 5th century BC (silver) by Thracian; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageBeakers Collection: A waldglas beaker, a strangenglas, and a kuttrolf (glass)

A waldglas beaker, a strangenglas, and a kuttrolf (glass)
3703258 A waldglas beaker, a strangenglas, and a kuttrolf (glass) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beaker of dark-green tint)

Background imageBeakers Collection: Selection of designs, House of Carl Faberge (pencil & w / c on paper)

Selection of designs, House of Carl Faberge (pencil & w / c on paper)
1109010 Selection of designs, House of Carl Faberge (pencil & w/c on paper) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); Private Collection; (add.info.: Including Glass Beakers, A Fluted Bowl)

Background imageBeakers Collection: Selection of designs, House of Carl Faberge (pencil & w / c on paper)

Selection of designs, House of Carl Faberge (pencil & w / c on paper)
1109009 Selection of designs, House of Carl Faberge (pencil & w/c on paper) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); Private Collection; (add.info.: Including Crystal Vases)

Background imageBeakers Collection: ROMAN LADIES PARTY

ROMAN LADIES PARTY
Three Roman ladies partying, while servants play music and fill their beakers Date: circa 100 BC

Background imageBeakers Collection: Decorating Coronation beakers, 1911

Decorating Coronation beakers, 1911
Women at the Royal Doulton Potteries at Burslem, pictured decorating and glazing the Coronation beakers to commemorate the Coronation of King George V in 1911 and given to 100

Background imageBeakers Collection: G Is prepare penicillins in England. Brighton Technical College officers and NCOs of the U

G Is prepare penicillins in England. Brighton Technical College officers and NCOs of the U.S. Army with a dozen American University men are working on the conversion of penicillin into pastilles

Background imageBeakers Collection: Two glass flasks containing Potassium in solution, liquid in one fully dissolved

Two glass flasks containing Potassium in solution, liquid in one fully dissolved and the other unmixed

Background imageBeakers Collection: Cat. Fishes

Cat. Fishes

Background imageBeakers Collection: Organ bank, conceptual artwork

Organ bank, conceptual artwork
Organ bank, conceptual computer artwork. Various human organs and body parts growing in beakers in a laboratory

Background imageBeakers Collection: Steel wool in vinegar experiment, artwork C017 / 3616

Steel wool in vinegar experiment, artwork C017 / 3616
Steel wool experiment. Computer artwork of the equipment needed for the steel wool in vinegar experiment. The steel wool is soaked in vinegar for about a minute

Background imageBeakers Collection: Materials analysis C015 / 5741

Materials analysis C015 / 5741
Materials analysis. Flasks and beakers used for the chemical analysis of materials

Background imageBeakers Collection: Water filters, 19th century

Water filters, 19th century
Water filters. These simple filters are based on the siphon principle, using gravity and siphon suction to draw water through the filters and down into the flasks below



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"Beakers: A Journey Through Time and Elegance" Step into the world of beakers, where history intertwines with beauty. From Roman Ladies Party to Transylvania's finest craftsmanship, these vessels have witnessed centuries of celebrations and discoveries. Marvel at the exquisite Three Beakers, adorned with parcel-gilt silver, reflecting the opulence of ancient Rome. Their delicate engravings whisper tales of lavish gatherings and elegant soirées. Travel further back in time to mid-17th century Transylvania, where Three Graduated Beakers in silver-gilt showcase meticulous artistry. These treasures from a bygone era speak volumes about the region's skilled artisans. Discover the Double-Faced Cup crafted between 900-1100 AD, its golden glow captivating all who gaze upon it. This masterpiece transcends time, symbolizing both unity and duality within its intricate design. Witness how science meets art with a Chemistry Set and Microscope from 1948 depicted in vibrant color lithography. A testament to human curiosity and innovation throughout history. Immerse yourself in ancient cultures through a Cup depicting Standing Figures and War Clubs made between 900-1100 AD. Its golden allure tells stories of warriors' valor and civilizations long gone. Admire three more cups crafted with precision using silver-gilt & parcel-gilt silver techniques; their shimmering surfaces reflect an era when craftsmanship was revered above all else. Uncover secrets held within a Travelling Medicine Chest from around 1800; this wooden marvel carried remedies that healed ailments during journeys across lands unknown. The Cup featuring Birds and Heads transports us back to an age when nature intertwined seamlessly with human existence - a reminder that life is interconnected beyond borders or time periods. Explore vintage advertisements showcasing Mappin & Webb's timeless elegance engraved on metal pages - reminders that even everyday objects can become works of art worth cherishing for generations to come. Finally, behold the Beakers made between 900-1100 AD, crafted in gold.