https://bshm.org.uk/mystery-object-2/ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 20:25:52 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://bshm.org.uk/mystery-object-2/#comment-12 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 20:25:52 +0000 http://bshm.org.uk/?p=1028#comment-12 Peter Homan gives the answer:
This is a Vapo-Cresoline. An aromatic/antiseptic volatile liquid called Cresoline was poured into the small tray on top and the burner lit. Aromatic fumes would be released into the room. It was advertised for the treatment of Whooping Cough, Spasmodic Croup, Bronchial Asthma, Hay Fever etc. It was also used for respiratory problems in animals.

]]> https://bshm.org.uk/mystery-object-2/#comment-9 Thu, 07 Jul 2016 20:25:51 +0000 http://bshm.org.uk/?p=1028#comment-9 This looks like a type of Bunsen burner which perhaps used methylated spirits. This would have been used to heat the contents of the metal cup. Presumably used in the preparation of a drug/ medicine. Looks like a rather elaborate device. Does the metal frame serve as a handle for carrying?

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