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Offered for your consideration is a fascinating and rare piece of early medical and surgical history: a glass display jar housing antique Antiseptic Zimocca Sponges.
Item: One Dozen Antiseptic Zimocca Sponges, No. 2, For Surgical Purposes.
Details: The clear glass jar features a striking, multi-color lithographed paper label with bold typography and an illustrative graphic of a Mediterranean sponge. It comes complete with its original ribbed metal/composite screw lid and retains a collection of the historic, preserved sponge pieces inside.
Condition: Antique display condition. The label shows wonderful surface character with minor edge chipping and age toning. The glass and lid show honest wear consistent with age. Please examine all photos closely to judge condition for yourself.
A remarkable, hard-to-find artifact for any medical antique collection, apothecary display, or cabinet of curiosities!
$129.80
Sale price
$129.80
Regular price
Antique Antiseptic Zimocca Sponges Surgical Medical Jar Display Oddity RARE
$129.80
Sale price
$129.80
Regular price
Offered for your consideration is a fascinating and rare piece of early medical and surgical history: a glass display jar housing antique Antiseptic Zimocca Sponges.
Item: One Dozen Antiseptic Zimocca Sponges, No. 2, For Surgical Purposes.
Details: The clear glass jar features a striking, multi-color lithographed paper label with bold typography and an illustrative graphic of a Mediterranean sponge. It comes complete with its original ribbed metal/composite screw lid and retains a collection of the historic, preserved sponge pieces inside.
Condition: Antique display condition. The label shows wonderful surface character with minor edge chipping and age toning. The glass and lid show honest wear consistent with age. Please examine all photos closely to judge condition for yourself.
A remarkable, hard-to-find artifact for any medical antique collection, apothecary display, or cabinet of curiosities!