gas stopcock and soldered metal tube
Date: late 19th-early 20th Century
Inventory Number: 1998-1-0196
Classification: Metal fittings
Dimensions:1.8 x 33 x 8.8 cm (11/16 x 13 x 3 7/16 in.)
Description:
A gas stopcock and length of metal tubing, curved at each end, with solder around each open endpoint. The items are likely designed to control the flow of gas.
The stopcock is made of metal, with a brass-colored metallic coating. It has a long, tapered handle on top, two openings and a screw closure or release valve on the bottom, below the handle.