December 2023 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S1223 Lot 2669
A PAIR OF SMALL ANTIQUE PUFFERS FOR DISTRIBUTING CAMLIN POWDER,

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A PAIR OF SMALL ANTIQUE PUFFERS FOR DISTRIBUTING 'CAMLIN' POWDER, late 19th Century sprung bellows of leather and wood with brass nozzles, one missing its cap and with a brass plate impressed 'SPRATT'S PATENT / LIMITED / MANUFACTURERS / LONDON'; these were made by Gilbert & Page to blow Camlin dust, which was used to cure 'gapes' (a worm infestation that attacked poultry and reared game birds) and was blown into coups



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Estimate £15-20