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Posted 13 years ago

cindyjune
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I can't figure out what this is. Is it decorative or does it have a purpose. Any help would be appreciated.

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rocker-sd, 13 years ago
What you have is a antique cork press. This was used in pharmacys to compress the corks to insert into the medicine bottles. I have one in my store priced at a $139.95. Hope this helps.
cindyjune, 13 years ago
Thanks. I had no idea what it was. So is the idea the corks would get compressed and then enlarge again after it was in the bottle?
Thanks rocker-sd!
rocker-sd, 13 years ago
Yes, thats the idea.

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