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Steward's Chemist Shop -  Pill Silverer - Click on image to Go Back
Pill Silverer - This was used to finish the pills with a silver or gold coating. Gold or silver leaf was used to line the inside. Pills which had been moistened with liquid gum were placed inside and then rolled around until the pill was coated. These silvered pills were very expensive and were reserved for wealthier customers.
 
Steward's Chemist Shop, 27 High Street - c.1900 - Click for more information
History of Steward's Chemist Shop
The Chemist's Counter - Click to find out more about the tools of the trade
The Chemist's Counter
Steward's Medicine Labels - Click to see more examples
Steward's Medicine Labels

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