Summary
Hand operated bottle-corking machine, used at Ararat Lunatic Asylum, Victoria, Australia, circa 1900. Made by Boldt & Vogel.
Physical Description
Hand operated bottle corking machine has tall thin cast-iron frame with long, slightly curved diagonal lever passing through centre. Lever has turned wooden handle on righthand end and large (16cm diam.) ball shaped weight (with flattened sides) on left. At top in front is brass vice, shaped to hold and compress corks and underneath to fit top of bottle. Below this is flat, round bottle stand on vertical rod attached to horizontal lever near base (also with heavy ball-shaped weight on end) When handle is pushed down, mechanism (of roller and levers) within frame pulls vice shut. Top of mechanism is thick, vertical shaft which descends when handle is depressed. Top has been broken off but appears to have curved over.
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, 27 Aug 1985
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Manufacturer
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Place & Date Used
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Inscriptions
BOLDT & VOGEL/HAMBURG embossed on each side of weight opposite handle.
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Classification
Medicine & health, Mental health - institutional life, Food & drink preparation
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Discipline
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
88 cm (Length), 42 cm (Width), 82 cm (Height)
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References
card with exhibit
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Keywords
Bottles, Bottling Equipment, Mental Health, Mental Health Institutions, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
