Kurkenpers Apotheek met slang - Pharmacy tool

Antique corking press in the rare form of a Snake!
This tool was used at the apothecary's table,
so the apothecary could tailor corks to different sizes,
then seal the glass apothecary bottles with it.
Origin: around France, 2nd half of the 19th century.

In very good condition, though some paint loss from use.
The 3 holes in the legs for table attachment are intact.
Please see all the photos, they are part of the description.
Obviously well packaged and shipped.