Lot of Four (4) Early Apothecary or Pharmacy Items, Fitch’s Scale, Fancy Inhaler

Description

Great lot of four different early apothecary items offered for one bid.  Lot includes:
1.  Dr. Fitch’s Pocket Prescription Scale in original metal case.  Patented 1885.  Complete.
2.  Glass Cushman’s Menthol Inhaler in ornate two-piece sterling silver case with engraved initials on bottom.  Case is just over 4” long and is marked “Sterling 701”.
3.  Fancy Mother-of-Pearl case to hold fleams and possibly scarifiers.  Case measures just over 2” tall and has intricately carved mother-of-pearl on all sides with metal (silver?) bands at top and bottom.  The top has four oval slots to hold various medical instruments – alas the only remaining instrument is a fleam or lancet (for bloodletting) in a tortoise shell case or handle.  The blade of the fleam is stamped “Ewing”.  Also included are five “extra” carved mother-of-pearl panels (see photo).
4.  Unusual early medical “multi-tool” with six different blades or tools.  All six tools fold into the handle for storage – basically like an 1800’s Swiss Army knife.  The celluloid handle is damaged with large portions missing revealing the brass underneath.  Photos show all six tools, including an interesting tiny saw.
High bidder will receive all four items for one bid.
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I am continuing to sell items from a from two long time drug store collections.  These collections are fresh to the market and includes quack medicine items, advertising tins, apothecary jars, pontiled medicine bottles, and early labeled patent medicine bottles (many with original contents and boxes).  I will be selling the collection over the next few months, many in lots of multiple bottles and with a low starting price and no reserve.  A great opportunity to add some rare labeled medicines and apothecary items to your collection!  Please bookmark me as a seller so you don’t miss out on any of my weekly auctions.
Bid with confidence--all items guaranteed to be old and original and come with a 30-day return if not satisfied.   In fairness to all bidders, I do not end auctions early or accept “Buy It Now” offers.  All auctions will run to their scheduled close.  Some bottles pictured have paraffin tape over the top and cork to prevent leakage of contents.  This tape can easily be removed by the new owner if desired.  Photos usually show all sides of all items or bottles; please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need additional details about a specific item or bottle.
Buyer to pay .00 shipping in the U.S.  I will only ship to the United States.  International Shipping has become too expensive and complicated – my apologies to my International bidders.  Shipping cost quoted is via USPS First Class.  I am happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases when possible.  Please wait to pay until the weekly auctions end and I will send an invoice that reflects combined shipping (when combined shipping is possible).
Items sold with original contents are for collectible/display purposes only.  Contents are not to be taken and should be handled with care.  By purchasing items with contents, you agree to the statements above and hold oldlodgecolo harmless if any issues or accidents occur.  Great care is taken to carefully pack and ship all items.