18th century rare medical bronze pill gilder
€ 425.-
18th century rare medical bronze pill gilder
Dimensions
9,5 cm high
Circa
18 century
Country of manufacture
Other
Description
18th century rare bronze pill gilder in very good condition, the same is in the collection of the Swiss museum.
Pharmacie historical museum Basel and is described in the book from the history of medicine by Lydia Mez-Mangold
see the attached photo
the pill gilder is gilded on the inside and some pills are still present
In the 18th and 19th century, pills were silver-plated or gold-plated by the pharmacist, which was thought to enhance the medicinal effect, and
the exclusive gold-plated medicines were only payable
by the wealthy bourgeoisie
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Early Science
Early Science antiques was founded in 1978 by Fred de Vree based in the Netherlands where I can also be visited by appointment. I have been active for 4 decades as an antiqair and auctioneer, the last 20 years of which are specialized in scientific antiques. I visit collectors and fairs in many European countries. looking for special items please feel free to contact me by Phone or email ,if you need any information on my listed items or something you are looking for 0031653132842 [email protected]
