Looking for information on this old pharmacy distiller

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by daytonajim00, Oct 6, 2019.

  1. daytonajim00

    daytonajim00 New Member

    I picked up this glass distilling unit on ebay because I got sidetracked looking at essential oil lab glassware and this piece looked very unique. You can find old chemistry glassware easily but I can't find any other examples like this all-in-one apparatus. The seller just said it came from an old pharmacy.

    I would imagine pharmacies rectified alcohol on-the-spot to make their prescriptions in liquid form for the customers.

    The only indication of manufacturer is 'Corning Pyrex- England' on the distilling flask.

    Anybody have any clue what this is or what decade it may be from?
     

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  2. Miscstuff

    Miscstuff Sometimesgetsitright

    Think it is a fractional distiller used to distill off chemicals at differing temperatures.
    A reasonably common piece of chem lab gear.
     
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  3. daytonajim00

    daytonajim00 New Member

    Yes, it is a distiller. I just wish someone knew anything about this weird all-in-one unit that is apparently meant to stay out as a type of furnishing.
     
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