Lot # 44 - Academic Laboratory Glassware Lot – 1940s–70s Scientific Originals

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 12-Nov-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 19-Nov-2025 7:43:00 PM
Current bid:

$16.00

Highest bidder:

125

Auction has ended

Description :

This well-preserved collection of vintage laboratory glassware offers a compelling mix of form, function, and provenance. Ideal for collectors, decorators, educators, or resellers, the lot includes a range of classic lab vessels and components.

Collection Highlights:

  • Assorted beakers, Erlenmeyer flasks, and graduated cylinders in clear borosilicate glass

  • Test tubes with original racks and rubber or cork stoppers

  • Apothecary-style reagent bottles with etched or printed labels

  • Specialized pieces including volumetric flasks, funnels, and distillation components

Notable Maker Marks:

  • Pyrex® (Corning) – USA

  • Kimax® (Kimble Glass)

  • Wheaton® – NJ

  • Griffin & George – England

  • Additional unmarked or partially labeled pieces typical of mid-century academic labs

Condition Notes:

  • Most items in good vintage condition with light wear from age and use

  • Some clouding or residue present on select pieces

  • No major chips or cracks observed on display-worthy items

Provenance:

  • Sourced from a mid-20th-century university laboratory and private scientific collection

  • Estimated production dates range from the 1940s to 1970s

Display & Use:

  • Excellent for industrial or apothecary-style décor, retail staging, or educational display

  • Suitable for creative repurposing in terrariums, candle holders, or art installations


Auction History

Highest bidder is 125

Date Bid User
19-Nov-2025 7:36:24 PM $16.00 125
19-Nov-2025 11:37:46 AM $12.00 8675309
18-Nov-2025 3:03:31 PM $9.00 Smitty
18-Nov-2025 11:58:11 AM $6.00 Sancasmer
14-Nov-2025 9:55:57 AM $5.00 Smitty

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