Apothecary's pill making machine

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Apothecaries pill roller

Apothecaries pill roller

Name/Title

Apothecary's pill making machine

Description

Wooden, brass and marble apothecary's table top pill machine or slab, in two parts, with size and number inscriptions. The machine is specifically made to sit on the edge of a square fronted table. The marble is used for preparation. There is also a drawer (at the bottom of the photo) for collecting the pills.

Category

For the body - medical, beauty

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Collins & sons

Dimensions

Weight

4,092 g

Material

Wood, Brass, Marble

Location

* Untyped Location

CC11S4

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good