Summary
Porcelain filter candle, c1900, invented by Pasteur's colleague Chamberland. Used for filtering bacteria from fluids. Superseded by membrane filtration. Photos available showing use in "Committed to Saving Lives" by A Brogan. Used by Commonwealth Serum Laboratories (CSL) Limited, Parkville, Victoria. Manufactured by Doultan
Physical Description
Candle-shaped porcelain cylinder, with wider collar of glazed porcelain at one end.
Significance
Invented by Chamberland, a colleague of Pasteur. Early 20th century example of laboratory filtration device.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from CSL Ltd (Commonwealth Serum Laboratories), 24 Mar 2004
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Inventor
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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: "Doultan filter/Pasteur System/Made in England"
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Overall Dimensions
24 cm (Length), 4 cm (Width)
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Maximum dimensions
40 mm (Length), 40 mm (Width), 240 mm (Height)
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