Summary
Porcelain filter candle, invented by Pasteur's colleague Chamberland. Used for removing bacteria from fluids. Superseded by membrane filtration. Photos available showing use. Used by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL) Limited, Parkville, Victoria.
Physical Description
Candle-shaped porcelain cylinder, with wider collar of glazed porcelain at one end.
Significance
Example of equipment used at CSL
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Acquisition Information
Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 24 Mar 2004
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User
CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 45 Poplar Road, Parkville, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1900
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Inscriptions
Text around top: DOULTON FILTER/PASTEUR SYSTEM/MADE IN ENGLAND.
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Overall Dimensions
24 cm (Length), 4 cm (Width)
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