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Also known as philosophical bubbles or gravity beads. The circular turned wooded box with domed lid opens to a velvet-lined interior with nine numbered glass beads (originally 12). They were used for testing the proof of spirit. The inside of the lid has a paper label of TELFER & AFLECK, Instrument Makers, Glasgow and lists the spirits and their corresponding numbers. They were invented by Alexander Wilson of Glasgow in the 1750’s.
Scottish, circa 1800
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The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
