It is of a hardwood construction skillfully crafted on a lathe. It retains most of its original shellac finish and measures 3.25 inches in diameter x 3/4 inches thick. There are two polishing / rounding surfaces to this tool, each for pills of a different depth.

This instrument was used in the latter phase of pill making. The partially formed pills were placed upon a flat dusted board and the pharmacist would move the roller over the board in a figure eight motion to facilitate forming rounded pills.

Perfect for your pharmacy collection!