For perspective as to size, the largest nostrum is CHAMBERLAIN'S TABLETS measuring 2.5"L x 1.5"W. A wonderful grouping, ready for your collection!

The machine was made by The J. M. Grosvenor Co., Boston, and was the most widely used cachet preparation device in American pharmacies.

The condition of this wonderful apothecary tool of the trade is very good, complete with the warm, rich patina one would expect of an antique of this age including the usual scratches, marks and unobtrusive dings and tarnish. The metal parts appear to be nickel plated, and the case is of a hard wood construction. The apparatus measures approximately 18”L x 10”W x 2” H.

The accessories appear to be complete when compared to the images seen in the directions which are glued to the inside cover of the wood case, as well as those indicated in a reference text. There are 4 packets full of directions for patient use, several paper patient directions inserts, a variety of sizes of Konseal capsules, 3 funnels used for pouring the powder into the Konseals (white wafers) with 3 thimbles (or compressors) used in compressing the powder, and a tray, a roller, and felt pad used in moistening the Konseals before sealing.

The tin is in good condition with ‘crackling’ to the painted lithographed surface. The metal top and base are tarnished and a few minor paint scuffs are noted to the tin.

The tin measures 3.5H x 2.25 ”W x 1.75”D and sports a 1906 FDA label.

NOTE - you are buying the tin on the right.

The A.D. Pierce Pharmacy originated in Hartford, Connecticut, at 914 Main Street during the late 19th century and later relocated to 247 Sigourney Street in Hartford doing business as A.D. Pierce and Son. Posted along with photos of the tins are 2 images of the pharmacy, circa 1960, which are NOT included with the sale of the tin.

The sign sports a wonderful graphic of a functional clock on the "Doctor is Out" side, allowing the doctor to indicate the time he will return to the office. Manufactured by the Spencer Industries of Philadelphia.

Measuring about 6"L x 4.5"W, this very visually-appealing sign will display fabulously!

The condition is very good with only one small unobtrusive chip to the lid and some residual contents (see photos).

The jars date to the 1920 - 1930 era and served as functional adjuncts in the doctor's office.

The jars measure 7.5 inches high x 4.25 inches wide and are in fine condition with the exception of a chip to one of the lids as noted in the photo. The lid can easily be positioned for display so that the chip is hidden from view.

According to Parke Davis, the pharmacist had the liberty to arrange these colorful displays in a fashion suitable to the individual drug store setting. Each of the diecuts are designed to be folded under to facilitate stand-alone displays.

The large diecut with mom and kids measures 11.5” wide x 18.5” high and the small medicine image is 7” tall x 6” wide. The set is in unused condition with only a few minor and unobtrusive crimps to the edges and the images are near perfect. Included are several copies of the advertising brochure given to pharmacy customers to help promote the sale of the product as well as the original Parke Davis “suggestions for display” directional sheet.