Lot # 59 - University of Washington Chemistry Dept. Barnstead ELH‑1/2 Water Still

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 05-May-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 12-May-2026 7:58:00 PM
Current bid:

$31.00

Highest bidder:

125

Auction has ended

Description :

Vintage Laboratory Distillation Unit from the University of Washington Chemistry Department

A vintage Barnstead Still and Sterilizer Co. Model ELH‑1/2 Water Still, Serial No. 87155, formerly in service with the University of Washington Chemistry Department, inventory code 65292. This stainless‑steel laboratory still represents mid‑20th‑century Barnstead engineering, a period when the company produced durable, high‑output bench units for academic and industrial research labs.

Constructed with a cylindrical boiler body, condenser arm, funnel feed, vented top, and original side‑mounted electrical control housing, this example retains its complete visual profile as photographed. Valves, fittings, and structural components remain present. Surfaces show expected age and use wear consistent with long‑term institutional laboratory service.

Barnstead’s ELH‑series stills were designed for continuous production of distilled water, typically operating at 115 volts, single phase, and approximately 1000 watts, depending on configuration. This model aligns with that specification range, reflecting the company’s standard electrical architecture of the era.

A strong institutional example with documented provenance, suitable for restoration, display, or reference for collectors of scientific and industrial instruments.



Dimensions : 22 in L x 18 in W x 24.5 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is 125

Date Bid User
12-May-2026 3:21:24 PM $31.00 125
10-May-2026 10:23:05 AM $28.00 Dem0s
10-May-2026 10:23:00 AM $21.00 125
10-May-2026 10:23:00 AM $20.00 Dem0s
10-May-2026 10:22:22 AM $11.00 125
10-May-2026 10:22:08 AM $10.00 Dem0s
10-May-2026 10:22:08 AM $9.00 125
08-May-2026 6:23:37 PM $5.00 Dem0s

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