Up for sale or buy-it-now is a fantastic 3-piece collection of authentic medical and laboratory history. This set includes two highly collectible, original printed vials from the renowned Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, paired with a remarkably unique, handwritten vintage apothecary bottle.
These miniature antique glass containers offer a fascinating, tactile glimpse into early 20th-century pharmacology and laboratory science.
Vial 1: Mallinckrodt Homatropine
• Product: Fifteen Grains Homatropine Alkaloid Crystals
• Label Details: Features the distinct cursive red Mallinckrodt logo, a bold red serial tracking number (1050883), and historic laboratory locations (St. Louis, Montreal, Philadelphia).
• Historical Context: Primarily utilized in early 20th-century ophthalmology to dilate pupils for eye examinations and surgeries.
Vial 2: Mallinckrodt Emetine
• Product: 5 Grains Emetine Hydrochloride U.S.P.
• Label Details: Clear glass vintage vial showcasing crisp red text detailing the St. Louis & New York lab branches.
• Historical Context: Extracted from the ipecac plant, this powerful alkaloid served as a crucial frontline defense against severe amoebic infections and intestinal dysentery.
Bottle 3: Custom Handwritten Apothecary/Lab Piece
• Label Details: Features an incredibly charming, authentic hand-written paper label.
• Character Note: This bottle represents the unique practice of early pharmacists or research chemists who individually mixed, compounded, or repackaged raw elements and hand-labeled them on-site. It adds an unbeatable layer of rustic, visual storytelling to the lot.
Condition Note:
All three glass containers are in exceptional antique condition with no chips, cracks, or fractures. The labels show beautiful, honest aging, a warm surface patina, and minor edge fraying that completely validates their 100-year-old story while remaining highly legible. The corks are original, delicate, and remain snugly in place.
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