Flagon, 1940s

Historical information

Flagons were used by chemists to store liquids used for dispensing medicines to customers. Chemists made / mixed the medicines on their premises.

Significance

Historical: Used in the Kiewa Valley showing change in the way chemists store their medicines as pharmaceutical companies now produce medicines already mixed.
Aesthetic: Display - shape & in good condition.

Physical description

Clear brown glass flagon with straight sides two thirds up from the base. It tapers into the neck, and comes out over a lip, then in again and up to the opening. Screw top below on which 2 twin glass handles are attached. It could have been used by a chemist in his dispensary eg. to store sulphuric acid. The glass is joined longitudinally on each side.

Inscriptions & markings

3 numbers or letters on base (too small to read)

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