No. 103458802

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Medical instrument (2) - Cast brass, Mahogany - Pill rolling board
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€ 131
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Medical instrument (2) - Cast brass, Mahogany - Pill rolling board

Antique apothecary pill rolling board with matching roller in wood and brass. Used for hand-forming pills prior to industrial pharmaceutical production. Typical late 19th century example (circa 1860–1890). The set consists of a grooved board and a matching roller, used to form evenly sized pills from medicinal paste. A functional tool from historical pharmacy practice, now primarily collectible. Comparable examples of 19th century apothecary pill rollers are documented in historical collections, including English local history societies such as the Littleport & District Historical Society. Condition: • Age-related wear to wood and brass • Visible patina, including oxidation on brass • Oxidation is surface-level and does not affect structural integrity or function • No visible cracks or repairs noted • Complete set (board and roller included) Dimensions: • Board: 310 x 188 x 25 mm (12.20 x 7.40 x 0.98 in) • Roller: 405 x 60 x 18 mm (15.94 x 2.36 x 0.71 in) Weight: • Board: approx. 1150 g (2.54 lb) • Roller: approx. 850 g (1.87 lb) A well-preserved example of 19th century apothecary equipment with clear historical context. Included: • Wooden pill board with brass fittings • Matching roller

No. 103458802

Sold
Medical instrument (2) - Cast brass, Mahogany - Pill rolling board

Medical instrument (2) - Cast brass, Mahogany - Pill rolling board

Antique apothecary pill rolling board with matching roller in wood and brass. Used for hand-forming pills prior to industrial pharmaceutical production. Typical late 19th century example (circa 1860–1890).

The set consists of a grooved board and a matching roller, used to form evenly sized pills from medicinal paste. A functional tool from historical pharmacy practice, now primarily collectible.

Comparable examples of 19th century apothecary pill rollers are documented in historical collections, including English local history societies such as the Littleport & District Historical Society.

Condition:
• Age-related wear to wood and brass
• Visible patina, including oxidation on brass
• Oxidation is surface-level and does not affect structural integrity or function
• No visible cracks or repairs noted
• Complete set (board and roller included)

Dimensions:
• Board: 310 x 188 x 25 mm (12.20 x 7.40 x 0.98 in)
• Roller: 405 x 60 x 18 mm (15.94 x 2.36 x 0.71 in)

Weight:
• Board: approx. 1150 g (2.54 lb)
• Roller: approx. 850 g (1.87 lb)

A well-preserved example of 19th century apothecary equipment with clear historical context.

Included:
• Wooden pill board with brass fittings
• Matching roller

Final bid
€ 131
Tom Johnson
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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