Golden crocodile - Pharmacy corkscrew in cast iron
XIXth century
Antique pharmacy corkscrew in the shape of a crocodile.
Cast iron that has been painted in gold.
From the 19th century or early 20th century.
The corkscrew allowed the pharmacist to compress and soften the corks before inserting them in the bottles containing the remedy.
The corkscrew was often fixed in the apothecary's or pharmacist's shop by screwing it to the counter.
Here what is uncommon is that it is in the form of a salamander but one finds it very often in the form of a crocodile, another name of the corkscrew.
Length: 29cm
It weighs 3.1Kg !
Before these objects appear, the apothecary or the pharmacist chewed himself the corks to insert them in the bottles... From where the term chewing-cork...
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Named after its German discoverer: Ludwig Knorr
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Antique white glass pharmacy bottle - Content: 30ml
Apothecary - Pharmacy
Two chips on the neck: see photos - The cap is blocked
Poudre N°30398 - Medicinal powder
Antique pharmacy bottle
Apothecary vial
EMPTY
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Antique glass dropper in white glass - Content: 30ml
Apothecary - Pharmacy
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Antique cardboard medicine box
Around 1905/1920: presence of the Chamber of Pharmacists' compliance sticker, discontinued around 1920
Empty
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Anatomical colour plates with cut-out superimposed leaves
By Edmond Perrier - Schleicher Frères & Cie Editeurs
No date, circa 1900
Bleu de Méthylène
Antique white glass pharmacy bottle - Content: 30ml
Apothecary - Pharmacy
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Potion N°
Antique pharmacy bottle
Apothecary vial
There is still some product left, but the cap is stuck
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Soft coral Alcyonium palmatum
Pyramidon
Antique pharmacy bottle
Apothecary vial
Color pigments have been added to the inside of the jar
Antique metal pharmacy display for 12 bottles
Apothecary
SOLD ON ITS OWN WITHOUT VIALS
Lithinés du Docteur GUSTIN
Antique tin medicine box
Empty
Buckthorns syrup
Antique pharmacy bottle
Apothecary vial
Golden crocodile - Pharmacy corkscrew in cast iron
XIXth century
