Summary
Self-igniting bunsen burner. Main flame ignited without using matches. Used for flaming sterile containers during aseptic technique. Also used for flaming bacterial culture loops. c.1920-1930. used by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL) Limited , Parkville, Victoria.
Physical Description
Bunsen burner. circular metal base. Brass cylindrical tube extending upward, with attachments for gas hose. Brass collar for adjusting air intake.
Significance
Example of CSL lab equipment
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Acquisition Information
Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 24 Mar 2004
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Manufacturer
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User
CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 45 Poplar Road, Parkville, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1925
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Inscriptions
Inscribed around perimeter of base plate: BAIRD & TATLOCK (LONDON) Ltd
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Exhibition Collection Management
89 mm (Width), 105 mm (Depth), 182 mm (Height)
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Overall Dimensions
10.5 cm (Length), 8.9 cm (Width), 18.2 cm (Height)
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