~How Would You Like To Have A DISEASE Named After You?~

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Medical Pre 1900: item #585960
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This is a cabinet photo of DR. DAVID BRUCE, a world famous PATHOLOGIST and MICROBIOLOGIST (1855-1931). He identified the cause of SLEEPING SICKNESS. He won the LEEUWENHOEK MEDAL in 1915. BRUCELLOSIS, or undulant fever, is named for him as he was the one who identified the cause of this disease. This fine photo is identified on the back in period writing. A period newspaper clipping is also attached to the back. The photo is 7"x4.75".

~Famous POLIO Surgeon Charles Fayette Taylor, M.D.~1865

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Medical Pre 1900: item #585951
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This C1865 CDV is of CHARLES FAYETTE TAYLOR (1827-1899), who was one of the most famous orthopedic surgeons of his day. He specialized in INFANTILE PARALYSIS (POLIO) DEFORMITIES, and was the RESIDENT SURGEON OF THE NEW YORK ORTHOPEDIC DISPENSARY. Identified on the verso in period writing. This CDV was taken by the well-known New York City photographer J.GURNEY & SON, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS 707 BROADWAY. Gurney & Son was located at 707 Broadway from 1857-1869, then moved to 5TH AVENUE in 1869 and r... Click for details

Late 18th c. SOLID COPPER COOKING POT - Nice

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Culinary Pre 1837 VR: item #585529
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An early, heavy solid copper hand-wrought copper cooking pot from the late 18th-early 19th century. This unsigned 9" diameter and 5" high pot has a thick hand-riveted 9-7/8" handle. The hand hammering and 3lb. 7 ounces weight, combined with the original tin lining, gives this pot a great look. It has a bevelled base and a great interior patina as well as some verdigris (greening), however the exterior has been cleaned in the past. This item is in excellent condition with no cracks, scrapes, ... Click for details

Chinese wood ink line holder, 19th century

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Tools Pre 1900: item #585212
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A Chinese hardwood snapline holder, 19th century. With three engraved stars, a heart shaped well for the ink soaked material and slots in sides and top, this well used carpentry tool is a fine work of folk art. It has a slot for a spatulate device in one side, an iron crank and wood wheel for the ink line. Its shape resembles that of a shoe or boat. There is a heavy ink crust worn in places. Dimensions are 3 1/4" high X 8 3/4" long X 3 1/4" wide or 8cm X 22cm X 8cm.

Antique Lead Pencil

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Writing Pre 1920: item #585075
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Beautiful antique English lead writing pencil. Silver plate. Circa 1900. From England. 5" long. Black stone, possibly oynx, bezel set in the crown. Beautiful metal work.

The EYES Have It!~Eye Physician With BIZARRE Equipment

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Medical Pre 1910: item #584832
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This C1900 cabinet card photograph is quite unique! This was in the early days of electricity, and the good doctor had invested in the latest and best for his patients. His patients were most likely amazed at all of the technology. The ophthalmologist appears quite proud of his new office, too!

~Dr. David Kennedy's CURE CATALOG w/COLOR PLATES!~1888~

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Medical Pre 1900: item #584805
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This 1888 catalog is beautiful! It has 60 pages, several of which are color tinted! It is 8"x5.5". The good doctor was located in RONDOUT, NEW YORK.

~Instant Drug Store Collection!~Just Add Money!~

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Medical: Apothecary Pre 1920: item #584784
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Here we have SIX DIFFERENT REMEDIES just discovered in a long-closed drug store attic. #1 is a colorful ADS ASPIRIN TIN from the AMERICAN DRUGGISTS SYNDICATE, #2 is SEVERA'S LIVER PILLS, a corked glass vial from CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA, #3 is DR. MORSE'S INDIAN ROOT PILLS, an oval wood box from the W.H.COMSTOCK COMPANY of MORRISTOWN, NEW YORK, #4 is BURDOCK'S PILLS, a corked glass vial from FOSTER-MILBURN AND COMPANY of BUFFALO, NEW YORK, #5 is LENTOL LITATE, a corked glass vial from THE DAE HEALTH M... Click for details

Which One Of These Men Do You Feel Like?~GORDON'S PILLS

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Medical: Apothecary Pre 1920: item #584775
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This is an early, unopened remedy from THE G.M.GORDON DRUG COMPANY of DALLAS, TEXAS. It is very colorful. The box is 3" long and contains a corked glass vial and flier. Contents are sold only for collector purposes and must not be used in any way.

100 Cannabis Pills For Only 60 Cents!~ In 1883, That Is

Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Medical: Apothecary Pre 1900: item #584659
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This early PARKE, DAVIS AND COMPANY catalog of SUGAR AND GELATIN COATED PILLS is dated 1883. The catalog is full of medicines that were offered in that year. CANNABIS PILLS, OPIUM PILLS, GONORRHEA PILLS, MORPHINE PILLS, STRYCHNINE PILLS, SEDATIVE PILLS, FEMALE PILLS....you name it, and its listed. This 60 page catalog is in fine condition with no tears. It is 4.25"x2.75".