{"product_id":"vintage-apothecary-rare-complete-24-pill-victorian-apothecary-roller","title":"Vintage Apothecary: Rare Complete 24-Pill Victorian Apothecary Roller","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique museum-quality 19th-century pharmaceutical pill machine. This professional-grade apothecary pill machine was used by Victorian chemists to hand-roll and cut medicinal tablets before the era of mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal solid mahogany base with a 24-groove brass plate and matching dual-handle roller. Markings: Brass plate graduated 6, 12, 18, 24 for precise pill counts; roller stamped with a \"5\" batch\/size mark. Authentic Victorian Mahogany and heavy-duty fluted brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout centrepiece for any medical, pharmaceutical, or Victorian history collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikely made by S. Maw, Son \u0026amp; Sons (London) or York Glass Co., both major producers of this specific mahogany and brass design in England, circa 1870–1900. Production Style: The way the brass plate is secured with recessed screws into the mahogany base is characteristic of late 19th-century British engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must-have for medical history enthusiasts or as a high-end statement piece for a home office or study. It was used by Victorian pharmacists to manufacture uniform medicinal pills before factory mass production became standard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shift2ThriftVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46948439457990,"sku":"Listing 010-April-2026","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2163\/2198\/files\/Antique19thCenturyPharmaceuticalPillRoller01.jpg?v=1786969842","url":"https:\/\/shift2thriftvintage.co.za\/products\/vintage-apothecary-rare-complete-24-pill-victorian-apothecary-roller","provider":"Shift2ThriftVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}