Gilbert Catalog
Price in 1954: $24.95
Heavy gauge steel cabinet, over 3 feet when opened, is not only a fully-equipped chemical laboratory, but also has apparatus and instruments in the fascinating field of Atomic Energy! Has 108 chemicals and equipment to perform 700 experiments listed in 128-page "FUN WITH GILBERT CHEMISTRY- plus FOUR other books; "ATOMIC ENERGY," “CHEMISTRY IN THE HOME,” “GLASS BLOWING,“ and “CHEMICAL MAGIC.” Atomic Energy apparatus includes Spinthariscope (enables you to watch disintegration of atomic particles speeding at 10,000 MILES PER SECOND) plus safe radioactive ore and calibrated radioactive source. List of experiments almost endless; Turn water to wine, ink to water, make a magic rose, etc, Set has new scientific balance for precision weighing, plus 7 steel shelves with 35 bottles and 3 tilt—forward test tube racks. Set measures 19' long x 13 3/4” high x 3 1/4” deep closed.

Price in 1955: $22.50
This massive Gilbert Chemistry Set is not only a fully-equipped chemical laboratory, but also has apparatus and instructions in the fascinating field of Atomic Energy! Enough chemicals and equipment for 480 interesting experiments. Atomic Energy apparatus includes Spinthariscope (enabling you to watch disintegration of atomic particles speeding at 10,000 MILES PER SECOND) plus safe radioactive ore. List of experiments almost endless: Turn water to wine, ink to water, make a magic rose, etc. etc. 5 illustrated books. Steel chest measures 19" x 13 3/4" x 3 1/4".