The long-forgotten objects were among hundreds uncovered in a clear-out of historic laboratories.
In a scene reminiscent of a scientific edition of Antiques Roadshow, assorted laboratory paraphernalia is laid out on tables in the old labs at the Royal Horticultural Society Wisley.
Some mystery objects at the site near Woking, UK, are professionally made, while other "Heath Robinson or HG Wells-looking things" were likely homemade, says Fiona Davison, head of libraries and exhibitions. The distinctive Arts and Crafts style building with oak-panelled rooms was used by scientists and students to study plants, pests and pathogens from 1907. And it speaks of a long and half-forgotten history of science.
They are releasing pictures of the items on social media in the hope they can be identified and go on display when the building is re-opened.
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