Pharmacy lizard. Polychrome iron. Cork stoppers press. 19th century
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Description
Antique pharmacy press.
Circa: 19th century. Europe.
Circa: 19th century. Europe.
Lizard shape. Polychrome cast iron (green & grey).
It was used in the pharmacies to reduce the diameter of the cork stoppers and hermetically seal the containers and bottles with tonics and remedies.
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The legs have holes to fix the press to a table or counter and the inside shows four holes for different sizes of stoppers.
Measures: 28 cm long, 11,5 cm high and 11 cm wide.
Weight: 2.859 grams.
Fine condition. Work well. Normal wear use for its age.
Collectibles. Technical antiques.
Antique pharmacy items. Ancient cork stoppers press.
Antique machines and old instruments.
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