19th Century Pharmacy: Powder Roller, Blown Glass, Beautiful Instrument

beautiful objects of French pharmaceutical preparation from 19th century, this small blown glass roller with two handles, like a rolling pin reduced shape, generally cylindrical, but cut with 4 opalized sides, for preparation of pastes, ointments and powders of 19th century apothecary. ("The selection, preparation and mixing of the different products that compose it have, since the beginning of the 18th century, been part of the pharmacist's art. The law of 21 Germinal Year XI (April 11, 1803) legally consolidates this concept of medicine which becomes inseparable from the pharmaceutical pharmacy"). Sweat, Nicolas. “Pharmaceutical specialties in the 19th century: status and foundations of innovation”, Le Mouvement Social, vol. 248, no. 3, 2014, pp. 27-46.

Antique work, 19th century, heavy blown glassware, good quality, good condition, some wear and scratches but no flaws.
Beautiful walnut board, one flat side, one side cut with grooves, coming from the same origin.
Roll: L 20cm D 6.4cm, weight: 600gr. Board: 43cm x 11.5cm
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- eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.