Turned wooden drug mill

Made:
1701-1800
Turned wooden drug mill, in 4 sections which may be unscrewed

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Turned wooden drug mill, in 4 sections which may be unscrewed
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Turned wooden drug mill, in 4 sections which may be unscrewed, bulbous base surmounted by smaller unit containing grinding mechanism, European, 1701-1800

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A654817
Materials:
wood and iron
Measurements:
height 220 mm
max.: diameter 110 mm
type:
mills

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