“THE ROCHESTER STEAM STERILIZER” ALL COPPER MEDICAL ITEM.
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Starting Bid:
$115.00
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM)
Auction:
Auction #200 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1186 in auction 200
Item Description
8x17.5x12” tall overall. Dates and text on front “Dec. 31. ’01 Jan. 5. ‘04/Wilmont Castle & Co./Rochester, N.Y.” Just below the embossed text is stamped “116.” Sterilizer is all copper clad with galvanized interior. Bottom pan is 3.25” tall. Upper section is 8” tall with removable lid. The upper section has a galvanized interior and removable mesh tray that fits across the bottom. One end has a small handle with wood finial attached to a 1” dia. movable vent. Text on either side of vent reads “Hot Air/Steam.” Lid has T-shaped brass handle. A 1” dia. galvanized threaded metal cap appears on the top. Inside of lid is a 1” cork. On underside of lid is a 1" dia. cork. This cork would seal the 1" deep hollow water reservoir compartment integrated into the lid. Overall random dents/creases in the copper (soft metal by nature). An even-aged patina overall. An interesting and complete early medical item. Fine.
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