Antique Dr. Fenner's Blood & Liver Remedy Sarsaparilla Bottle Box
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$129.80
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Complete 19th-Century Time Capsule: Dr. M.M. Fenner’s Blood & Liver Remedy / Sarsaparilla with Original Box and Paperwork
Up for sale is an incredible, highly scarce artifact of Victorian patent medicine history: a complete packaging set of Dr. M.M. Fenner’s Blood & Liver Remedy / Sarsaparilla, recovered directly from an old, abandoned pharmacy find in Port Jefferson, New York.
What is Included:
Embossed Glass Bottle: Features distinct lettering molded into the glass ("Dr. M.M. Fenner's Peoples Remedies" and "Dr. M.M. Fenner"). Retains its original cork stopper.
Original Outer Cardboard Box: Retains its vibrant, highly detailed historical typography and graphics, noting manufacture in Fredonia, N.Y., with a 1896 copyright by M.M. Fenner.
Original Paper Inserts: The original multi-page promotional and instructional paperwork is safely nestled inside the box.
Historical Background: Who Was Dr. M.M. Fenner?
Dr. Milton M. Fenner (1837–1905) was a prominent and colorful figure in late 19th-century American proprietary medicine. A Civil War hospital steward and assistant surgeon who earned his M.D. from the Eclectic Medical College in Cincinnati (1860), Dr. Fenner specialized in botanical-based compounds ("Eclectic medicine"). Operating out of Fredonia, New York, he built a massive national empire around his "People’s Remedies" line, shipping curative formulations across the country.
Why Is This Piece Rare and Valuable?
The Ultimate Collector's Trifecta: While antique bottles frequently turn up empty, finding one complete with its original outer carton AND the internal paper insert is exceptionally rare. Paper and cardboard ephemera from the 1890s were typically discarded immediately, making complete survivors museum-grade finds.
Untouched Pharmacy Provenance: Unearthed from a historic, long-abandoned pharmacy cache in Port Jefferson, NY, preserving its raw, untouched time-capsule character.
High Desirability: Highly sought after by collectors of antique medical bottles, apothecary items, 19th-century advertising ephemera, and local New York pharmacy history.
Condition & Disclosure:
Bottle: Excellent antique condition with crisp glass embossing and original cork intact.
Box & Paperwork: Show authentic age-related wear, patina, and softening commensurate with a 120+ year-old paper artifact. The original paperwork is safely housed inside the box.
An extraordinary addition to any serious antique bottle, pharmacy, or patent medicine collection! Please review all photos for precise condition details.
$129.80
Sale price
$129.80
Regular price
Antique Dr. Fenner's Blood & Liver Remedy Sarsaparilla Bottle Box
$129.80
Sale price
$129.80
Regular price
Complete 19th-Century Time Capsule: Dr. M.M. Fenner’s Blood & Liver Remedy / Sarsaparilla with Original Box and Paperwork
Up for sale is an incredible, highly scarce artifact of Victorian patent medicine history: a complete packaging set of Dr. M.M. Fenner’s Blood & Liver Remedy / Sarsaparilla, recovered directly from an old, abandoned pharmacy find in Port Jefferson, New York.
What is Included:
Embossed Glass Bottle: Features distinct lettering molded into the glass ("Dr. M.M. Fenner's Peoples Remedies" and "Dr. M.M. Fenner"). Retains its original cork stopper.
Original Outer Cardboard Box: Retains its vibrant, highly detailed historical typography and graphics, noting manufacture in Fredonia, N.Y., with a 1896 copyright by M.M. Fenner.
Original Paper Inserts: The original multi-page promotional and instructional paperwork is safely nestled inside the box.
Historical Background: Who Was Dr. M.M. Fenner?
Dr. Milton M. Fenner (1837–1905) was a prominent and colorful figure in late 19th-century American proprietary medicine. A Civil War hospital steward and assistant surgeon who earned his M.D. from the Eclectic Medical College in Cincinnati (1860), Dr. Fenner specialized in botanical-based compounds ("Eclectic medicine"). Operating out of Fredonia, New York, he built a massive national empire around his "People’s Remedies" line, shipping curative formulations across the country.
Why Is This Piece Rare and Valuable?
The Ultimate Collector's Trifecta: While antique bottles frequently turn up empty, finding one complete with its original outer carton AND the internal paper insert is exceptionally rare. Paper and cardboard ephemera from the 1890s were typically discarded immediately, making complete survivors museum-grade finds.
Untouched Pharmacy Provenance: Unearthed from a historic, long-abandoned pharmacy cache in Port Jefferson, NY, preserving its raw, untouched time-capsule character.
High Desirability: Highly sought after by collectors of antique medical bottles, apothecary items, 19th-century advertising ephemera, and local New York pharmacy history.
Condition & Disclosure:
Bottle: Excellent antique condition with crisp glass embossing and original cork intact.
Box & Paperwork: Show authentic age-related wear, patina, and softening commensurate with a 120+ year-old paper artifact. The original paperwork is safely housed inside the box.
An extraordinary addition to any serious antique bottle, pharmacy, or patent medicine collection! Please review all photos for precise condition details.