If you are looking for a pharmacy sign that is nearly mint and sports great graphics, you can stop searching!
This awesome example dates to 1955, is painted and has a reflective finish on the large lettering...
Desk or mantle clock with bronze mounts on heavy crystal glass, with enamel face, likely French.
Measures 8 1/4" to top of crest, and is 5 7/8" wide and 3" deep.
Base is sold bronze rectangular shape with feet.
Bronze applique mounts are on all four sides, around edges and on top...
Offered is a very scarce boxed set of late 19th century Homeopathic medicine vials, most of which still retain their contents. The box is made of cardboard covered by a thin layer of what appears to be leatherette.
The box is mildly worn commensurate with age and use, with some tape holding the top sides together. It measures 5.5"L x 3.75"W x 3.5"H...
Offered is a very scarce Mckesson and Robbins one pound bulk stock raw drug used in manufacturing medicinal ointments, cosmetic creams and pomades.
Marked "U.S.P.", the fate of this block of SPERMACETI was most likely intended for health related products. The label states: "for manufacturing purposes only" and seems too pure for making candles.
The age of the very neat piece is from the late 1800s to early 19th century...
A Northern Plains native American pipe with a carved Catlinite bowl and original twisted reed stem. Circa 1870-80. Overall length: 30". The twisted stem has brass tack decoration at the bowl end and attaches to an elbow shaped red Catlinite pipe bowl. Excellent condition, except for a hole in the twisted reed stem.
A diminutive English Regency period bracket clock with dial signed by Charles Leonard, Church St., Camberwell. Early 19th century. This clock is housed in an ebonized case with architectural details and with gilt brass molding to the inset front panels, pierced brass fish scale side panels with silk backing, a round 5" convex white porcelain dial with painted Roman numerals and with the name "LEONARD Church St. CAMBERWELL"; and is supported on 4 brass ball feet...
SOLD No price info to protect the buyer's interests, please. Hefty 2.5 oz or 72 Grams on Postal Scale! Vintage Letter Opener marked "Birks Sterling" and 2 marks and a slated "1" in 3 cartouches. 10" long X 7/8" at end of handle which is quite ornate. Has been polished by previous owner, yet retains lots of very old dark patina in crevices when louped. Very Good Condition with minute normal lines sterling gets with age. SOLD, no price, no info please.
This wonderful, 19th century, Whitall Tatum, hanging, apothecary show globe measures approximately 33 inches from top of chain to bottom of fixture. This egg-shaped, 3 1/2 gallon globe dates to circa 1895 and was manufactured at the Whithall Tatum Company in Millville, New Jersey.
The blown-glass globe is in very good condition with the expected and minor, age-related scratches and imperfections of antique glass...
A vintage retro high quality Swiss stainless steel wristwatch by Shriro. This 1-1/4" diameter wristwatch features a Speidel expansion band, a cool textured rayed off-white face, and gold coloured hands and numbers. The face is marked BARRS SHOCK-PROTECTED 17 JEWELS, the back is marked ANTIMAGNETIC WATERRESISTANT ALL STAINLESS STEEL BEZEL STEEL BACK with three stars and OMEX on the interior. The works are marked SHRIRO WATCH INC 17 JEWELS SWISS MADE ADJUSTED...
Rare carriage clock by the Vermont Clock Co., Fair Haven, VT. Brass case with beveled glass panels on all sides and carrying handle. 8-day movement with engine turned, decorated steel back plate. Rectangular porcelain dial with Roman numerals in black and minute divisions. Condition: excellent running condition; minor chip to porcelain at top left corner of dial (barely noticeable when viewed from the front view). Size: 6 inches ht. with handle extended x 3 inches wide x 2 5/8 inches deep.
Offered is a complete Civil War Era traveling Doctor Medicine Case recently acquired from an estate in New Hampshire. The supple leather case houses 20 corked vials sporting vintage paper labels including some with partial contents. The condition is very good considering the age. There are minor areas where a mouse nibbled on an edge and some unobtrusive areas of loss due to ancient tiny insects nibbling on the strap...
Offered for your consideration is a very rarely found Bausch & Lomb advertising and teaching display!
The display is quite appealing with embossed and raised detailing featuring both the interior and exterior eye anatomy.
The sign dates to the 1950s and is in fine condition. It is complete with its original fold-out display stand, and it measures approximately 13 inches high x 8 inches wide.
Offered is an exquisite pair of 1890's, cobalt blue, label-under-glass, poison, apothecary bottles. Measuring 5 inches high, these beauties are in fine condition with some faint and unobtrusive manufacturing flaws.
The lighter blue bottle is embossed "W.T. & CO." on the base. The dark blue bottle has a faint, double stamped mark. Together they make a wonderful pair waiting for a place in your collection.
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Offered is a very scarce pair of circa 1940's, glass, HOSPITAL signs acquired many years ago out of a New Jersey hospital that was undergoing modernization and renovation.
The glass X-RAY LAB + SPINAL CORRECTION signs once hung near the entryways of the X-ray and Physical Therapy departments and are now ready for your collection.
The signs measure 13 inches long x 3 inches high and are made of thick, heavy, plate glass construction...
A vintage Waterloo Academy clarinet in its original fitted 1930s-50s style hardbody case, complete with an Evette and Schaeffer France mouthpiece and six new packaged reeds. All pieces are present, all valves and springs are operational, and all pieces save the mouthpiece are stamped WATERLOO ACADEMY (possibly Waterloo, Ontario, Canada). We don't play the clarinet and we aren't sure of its key however all pieces appear to be present...
The ultimate in men’s accessories is this 14Kt yellow gold pen knife from the early twentieth century. It was originally used on watch chains as a functional fob. The knife has two folding blades one of which is a knife blade and the other is a nail file. The length of the knife is 2 ¾” including the fold down bail, and the width is 3/8”.
Vintage Ship's Bell brass clock by Chelsea mounted in its original mahogany wooden cradle. Made for Abercrombie and Fitch and so marked on the silvered dial. Eight-day movement, with key. Pre WWII origin. Size: 9.5 inches H x 8.5 inches W. Running condition. As found finish, ready for professional polishing, if so desired.
This is an outstanding example of an apothecary counter urn dating back to the late 1800s. Appears to be hand blown with rippling marks in the glass. The bowl is molded to the pedestal base and the cover sports a decorative knob.
Measuring 13"H x 6"W this lovely urn in in very nice condition. The cover has a few unobtrusive edge chips. The urn portion has the expected wear of faint interior scratching which is expected in antique glass. A wonderful find indeed that has fabulous visual appeal!
Offered is an exquisite, Victorian era, barber shop shaving mug sporting a highly decorated label-under-glass owner's nameplate, which has been recently acquired from a South Carolina estate.
This exceptional, shield-shaped label is executed in a rare and strikingly colorful design that was certainly a special order item for its owner, JOHN E...
Hermes Paris Boule travel clock, patterned after a clock housed in the Hermes museum in Paris. The clock is fashioned from bright stainless steel and has magnifying crystals over the face and back. Because of the crystal the back shows off the intricate workings of the clock and it's jewels, and the front crystal magnifies the face for easy reading. The clock sits steady on the night table on it's leather strap/stand, and runs eight days when fully wound...
A sterling propelling extending pencil with a garnet top from the 1900 era...
Offered is a 1910 PISO'S Cough Cold Remedy CANNABIS Patent Medicine Bottle recently acquired at a local estate sale in Myrtle Beach, SC.
This is an investment caliber specimen in original packaging that is unopened, unused and full.
The contents include Extract Cannabis Indica and Chloroform and are clearly marked on the bottom of the packaging front. The FOOD & DRUG ACT of June 30, 1906, is noted on a side panel with information also printed in German on the opposite side panel.
The ...
This is a SWISS DREICER & CO. PLATINUM 19 JEWELS POCKET WATCH. Dial reads: DREICER & CO. Movement reads: ADJUSTED 7/ NINETEEN JEWELS/
62846/ HAAS NEVEUX & CO./ SWISS. Interior of the case is marked: IBE logo/ PLATINUM ( hand marked)/ 217808. The Case has been tested and is guaranteed PLATINUM. Circa 1920 this Pocket Watch has Blue Enameled inititals on the back: CM. This Watch Case measures: 1 3/4" in Diameter or just under 43mm; thickness is 1/4" or 16mm back of case to crystal to...
Offered for sale is a fabulous vintage porcelain advertising thermometer for EX-LAX laxatives.
This uncommon sign measures 36” long x 8” wide and is in near mint condition except for a few unobtrusive edge chips noted around the top and bottom edges (see photos). The lower section has a few minor scratches near the word “EX-LAX”.
This sign dates to the 1910-1920 era and has wonderful visual appeal as well as functioning as a thermometer. There is worn, barely discernable print...
World War II US Artillery Compass manufactured for the Army by The KALART Company, comprising textured painted metal with applied enamel brass label marked COMPASS, M2, NO. G.H.D. THE KALART COMPANY INC. STAMFORD CONN, no serial number. Opens to reveal bubble for checking level and sighting mirror. Measurements: 3"x 2 3/4"x 1 1/4" Excellent condition with minor flaking.
I am pleased to offer this latest acquisition direct from a pharmacy collection in Delafield, Wisconsin.
This lovely 19th century hand blown clear glass apothecary show globe is a rarity indeed!. The condition of the glass is wonderful with no chips or cracks noted with only minor faint interior water remnants seen. The sculptured finial has some unobtrusive scratches noted.
There are 3 pieces to the 33 inch show globe with the base being molded to the bottom globe, the decorative middle se...
A vintage Ridgway's 45-2902 proportional divider drafting tool in case with instructions. This vintage tool is used for drafting purposes and it includes the folded instructions pamphlet. It sits in the original 8-1/4" long plush fitted box which has a Ridgway's 45-2902 gold stencil mark on the top and a sliding locking bar/plunger to open it. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some fading to the stencil and some dulling/rubbing to the b...
An Edwardian 14K white and yellow gold rod link watch chain from the 1910 1920 era. It measures 13-1/2" long, the links alternate from elongated diamond shaped in yellow gold with rectangular lined white gold links and it has a swivel and springring clasp. The links are of hollow construction and this fine chain is is stamped 14K on the jump rings and on the inside of the swivel. This watch accessory would make a nice choker necklace, it weighs 5.4 grams and it is in excellent condition with n...
Offered is a wonderful, vintage pharmacy advertising sign from a bygone era.
This fabulous 19th century sign is constructed of heavy gauge brass and sports incised lettering "PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST" as well as complimentary Victorian stylized detailing.
This visually striking sign measures 17.5 inches wide x 24 inches high and weighs nearly 8 pounds. There are 10 holes drilled into the sign designed to support wall mounting.
The following maker's name is scribed into the lower left b...
Basket-hilt officer's sword with inlaid blade, Scottish, 1796 pattern. 18th century. Brass open work basket hilt with original fish skin grip wrapped in copper wire, and the steel blade engraved and inlaid in gold with emblems of a coronet, a Highlander, and crossed cannons. Excellent condition apart form some wear to the grip. Overall length: 39.25". Blade length: 33.5"
Offered for sale is a wonderful 19th century brass and wood English Apothecary Balance Scale. This lovely balance retains its original patina on both the wooden base and brass scales.
The arm is marked "T.O.Co. J. HALL & SON-Makers-Birmingham" and "Class 1 - To Weigh 1 lb."
The scale measures 16"L x 8"W at the wood base and 16 inches high. The condition appears original with only minor distortion to the wood base.
Antique Boston bowlback mandolin with inlay, by Bay State, Model, 2 1/2, with paper label of Charles A. Stromberg, Boston. Circa 1900. With original wooden box. Length - 22 1/2 inches. Nice, as-found condition.
Offered for consideration is a rare and often overlooked pharmacy tool-of-the-trade called a Pill Rounder (Pill Finisher)that dates to the late 1900s.
A pill rounder was used to create perfect pill spheres just prior to the pill being dusted with powder.
Made of a light colored hardwood, this pill rounder is in fine condition and is double sided which means that it was used to finish two different diameter pills.
Measuring approximately 4 inches wide, this pill rounder would make a won...
Offered is a fabulous and scarce, 19thC, tin, CANNABIS, apothecary storage container with hand-painted, gold gilt label and a decorative and stylized floral, front embellishment. The label is likely one-of-a-kind, ordered by an early pharmacist!
The tin sports an early and original, hand-painted, mustard-colored surface, and it measures approximately 7 inches high x 4 inches wide x 5 inches deep (front to back including the distinctive front floral embellishment).
Structurally, the canister...
Offered is an interesting antique hearing device from the late 1800s called a CONVERSATION TUBE.
According to Elisabeth Bennion, author of “Antique Hearing Devices” page 31, “The great advantage of the conversation tube as a type of hearing aid was that it obtained greater enhancement of sound by placing the bell close to the mouth of the speaker, thereby allowing for a normal conversational tone;.......It proved very effective as the sound, having been collected at source before being ...
This beautiful mahogany wood, glass encased pharmacy beam balance scale dates to the 1900-1920s era. It is in very nice condition with the wood case exhibiting a warm colored original patina. The brass scale weighing mechanism is in working order and the sliding front glass panel lifts smoothly. Marked “Made in Germany – Schaar”.
The case measures 16"H x 16"W x8”D. Displays wonderfully!
