metal part
Date: early 20th-mid 20th Century
Inventory Number: 1997-1-0052
Classification: Metal fittings
Dimensions:26 x 15 x 1 cm (10 1/4 x 5 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Description:
A group of attached metal parts of unknown function. The parts consist of a tube, threaded at one end, screwed into a joint, with a second section of tubing passing out of the other side. At the joint, a short section of tubing with a bulbous end and stopcock is attached perpendicular to the first tube, possibly a device which controls the flow of gas or liquid through the first tube. The threaded end of the first tube has a star-shaped metal piece screwed onto the end.
The perpendicular tube with the stopcock has an arm attached to the other side which is attached to a brass rod, parallel to the first tube. The rod has two disk-like connection points.
The whole assembly appears to be part of a larger apparatus.