Pharmacy tool - Corker (pharmacy)

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One-item antique Mâche-bouchon for pharmacy, made of Fonte and dating to 1850–1900, in excellent condition with barely any signs of wear, dimensions 26 cm depth, 16 cm height and 10.5 cm width, weighing 3 kg, originated in Europe, used by pharmacists and physicians to compress corks for sealing bottles.

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This artisanal instrument was used by pharmacists and doctors at the beginning of the 19th century.
It was seen installed on a table inside the pharmacy or the clinic.
The task was to compress the cork stoppers and make them more flexible so they could be inserted into the mouth of the bottles containing the medication and hermetically sealed.

This artisanal instrument was used by pharmacists and doctors at the beginning of the 19th century.
It was seen installed on a table inside the pharmacy or the clinic.
The task was to compress the cork stoppers and make them more flexible so they could be inserted into the mouth of the bottles containing the medication and hermetically sealed.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
3 kg
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Source
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
16 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
26 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Title additional information
Corker (pharmacy)
BelgiumVerified
Private

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