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Antique Drug Store Pharmacy Apothecary Tablet Pill Mold browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Instruments and Implements:Medical:Apothecary: Pre 1900: item # 988069 Please refer to our stock # M1036C when inquiring.
Stonegate Antiques PO Box 461 Glastonbury, CT 06033 860-712-9565 Guest Book $105.00 |
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Prior to the 1880s, Dr. Robert Fuller of New York, developed the method of making tablet triturates. Fuller described it as "A new device for putting medicine into a form that should admit an accurate, easy, compact and palatable administration". The tablets which were also known as "molded tablets", were made from a paste like mixture of the drug. The making of tablet triturates was a process easily adapted for use in the local pharmacy and most druggists of the late 19th century and early 20th century prepared the tablets using the small molds.
This tablet mold is a wonderful ONE GRAIN example of and early pharmacy "tool of the trade" and should not be missed by the novice or advanced collector. The mold is complete with the original box and in very nice condition except for minor surface wear that is commensurate with mild use and age. The box measures 6.5 inches long x 3 inches wide and shows mild wear. Don't miss this beauty! Dates from 1890 - 1900. |
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