Cork roller [Sc0519]
20th century
Cast iron, 250mm L x 95mm W x 60mm H
In the days before rubber bungs were invented, corks would have been pushed into glassware regularly. This gadget would have softened corks by squishing and rotating them so (hopefully) glassware, particularly glass tubes, were not broken as often. This model was designed to be secured to the bench.
Location: Science School