Offered in this lot is an Antique Copper Still Latimer Mfg, circa 1900-1910, #513. Prior to the 20th century, a pharmacist was basically a chemist and made much of the medicine dispensed from his store. When mixing many of his medicines, a pharmacist had to use distilled water, and to get distilled water, he made his own right there in the drug store. The process of distilling basically purifies the water by removing the various microscopic particles of such elements as salt, bacteria, iron, calcium, etc. The water is boiled until it changes to steam. The steam is collected and allowed to cool and return to a liquid state again. The microscopic elements are left behind as solid residue while the pure, newly made liquid is distilled water. This two-piece distiller comes apart at the seam below the spigot nozzle. Bottom chamber has an exterior welded funnel. Upper chamber has two upper threaded copper pipes welded in place for attaching tubes. This antique copper water distiller is in good overall condition, dents and scratches noted. Deep rich patina observed throughout. Measures 11"W x 11.75"H, combined weight is 4lb, 2oz.