Siphon

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Siphon

1800-1810

Made by Samuel Williamson (American, 1772–1843)

Wine siphons, used for decanting wine, were produced from about 1750 until the early nineteenth century. One type of siphon took the form of a U-shaped tube and a pump, similar to a small version of a bicycle pump. The pump helped start the flow of wine from the bottle to the decanter. The tap ensured that the decanting procedure could be quickly halted when the dregs and sediment were reached.

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Object Details

Title:

Siphon

Date:

1800-1810

Artist:

Made by Samuel Williamson (American, 1772–1843)

Medium:

Silver

Dimensions:

6 1/8 x 15 1/4 inches (15.6 x 38.7 cm) Weight: 13 ounces 10 dwt

Classification:

Tools/Equipment

Credit Line:

Gift of John S. Newbold, 1922

Accession Number:

1922-86-23

Geography:

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

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