Society of arts superior blowpipe set with extra apparatus

T. Letcher, Truro, Cornwall
"Society of arts superior blowpipe set with extra apparatus".
Blowpipe set in mahogany case (27.4 x 12.3 x 8.2 cm).
The set contains many separate items like blowpipe, spirit lamp, hammer, anvil, agate mortar & pestle, forceps, tweezers, test tube holder, chisel, magnet, file, scissors, cobalt glass, reagents, etc.
In the lid of the case is the trade label of "T. LETCHER. TRURO, Cornwall." Second half 19th century.

private collection