Wooden press with two rollers revolved by turning handle

Wooden press with two rollers revolved by turning handle

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Wooden press with two rollers revolved by turning handle
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Wooden press with two rollers revolved by turning handle, position of rollers adjustable by means of a screw, English(?), 18th or 19th century

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Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A160357
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
base: length 480 mm
screw: length 190 mm
handle: length 190 mm
maximum, including handle: height 315 mm
type:
press