Steam-heated crucible, London, England, 1910-1930
Steam heated crucible for preparing syrup, by Brown, London, 1910-1930
Syrups made from a concentrated solution of sugar in water were prepared in this steam-heated crucible. Drugs were added to syrups by manufacturing chemists to make liquid medicines. The sweet tasting syrup made medicines easier to take – clearly, a spoonful of sugar certainly helps the medicine go down.
- Measurements:
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diameter 370 mm
height 770 mm
- Materials:
- copper (metal) and iron
- Object Number:
- 1981-2052/1
- type:
- crucible
- Image ©
- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
