19th-Century Pharmacy Powder-Paper Folder
$150.00
19th-Century Pharmacy Powder-Paper Folder
Dimensions
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Circa
Last 1/4 19th century
Country of manufacture
UK and Ireland
Description
19th-Century Pharmacy Powder-Paper Folder. The base is heavy cast metal, the rest of the device is brass. When the hands are totally closed and in an upward position, it measures 5 1/4 inches tall.
“Dry apothecary and medical prescriptions were often mixed in large quantities and then divided into desired amounts on to folded paper. Although not a standard measurement, these paper packets would be folded and sealed with string and/or wax. Each dosage packet could then be boxed for distribution for the physician to administer to the patient mixed in liquid.”‘Social History Curators’ Group in their Medical Objects in Social History Collection.
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M and R Gordon
Michael and Roberta Gordon have been dealing in medical and dental antiques for more than four decades. They have helped build a number of major private collections and have contributed to the holdings of many museums. They also deal in other scientific and technology related items, including calculating instruments, office machines, patent models and wine-related accessories such as corkscrews. ROBERTA GORDON IS A SKILLED RESTORER WHO CAN HELP YOU WITH ANY INSTRUMENTS AND CASES THAT NEED ATTENTION. Feel free to contact them for details at: [email protected] or 718-541-5974
