Wooden drug mill, Europe, 1701-1800

Made:
1701-1800 in Europe
maker:
Unknown

Wooden drug mill, cylindrical base with wooden funnel containing grinding mechanism, iron handle and spindle, European, 1701-1800

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A654820
Materials:
rosewood and iron
Measurements:
height 160 mm
base: diameter 103 mm
funnel: diameter 70 mm
including handle: width 145 mm
type:
mill

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