Up for auction is this 1806 WHITALL TATUM NY

A LABORATORY/PHARMACY MEASURING BEAKER or ETCHED GLASS PITCHER

250 CC

This old beaker is stamped on the back:

To Deliver

Made in USA

Guaranteed Accurate

Whitall Tatum Co.

NY

Phila.

NY CITY and

PENNA APPROVED

TYPE III

SERIAL A-2

THIS ITEM DATES FROM 1901-1920, the company started the business in 1806 in NJ and ended in 1938, In 1920 they changed the business name marking to W.T. Co.

This etched glass measuring beaker holds 250CC., has a large, convenient spout and features a pedestal base.

This is an extremely sturdy piece, it is similar to the Pyrex glass we have now.

It is in excellent, used condition, no chips, no cracks. Needs clearning

Perfect measuring device/beaker for the medical student, pharmacist, lab worker, scientist, teacher, and more...

It measures approx 7 3/4" tall x 4 " in diameter on top. The base is 2 3/4" in diameter

In early 20th century american antique medical pressed glass druggists' conical-shaped measure fabricated by the whitall tatum company, philadelphia, pa. the conical measure is a freestanding tapered cup with pedestal base and a single notch along the top for easy pouring of liquids. the lightly etched and/or wheel-cut graduated markings along the side provide for an accurate measurement of volumes of fluid. the antique apothecary conical glassware was used when compounding (i.e., preparation of extemporaneous medicaments) by the pharmacist. the unit of measure is "cc" or cubic centimeter; a measurement of volume as opposed to weight measured by milligrams. nearly all of the glassware salvaged was fabricated by whitall tatum. the conical measure is free from cracks, chips or breaks. the whitall tatum company, or "whitall tatum”, was one of the first glass factories in the united states. located in millville, new jersey, the company operated from 1806.

Please ask questions, if needed before bidding, due to returns are not excepted. Make me an offer I cannot refuse, All REASONABLE offers will be considered.