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Up for sale is a rare antique W.W. Winship Boston leather doctor's pocket medicine case complete with 6 original glass vials (including cork stoppers and handwritten period labels). W.W. Winship was a renowned Boston leather craftsman from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for high-grade leather goods and specialty medical equipment.
This set retains great historical character, complete with original contents, handwritten labels, and distinct period details.
Key Features & Contents
Maker Stamping: Crisp gold/yellow lettering on the interior flap reading "W.W. WINSHIP BOSTON".
Exterior Case: Genuine dark ribbed leather case with press-snap closure and partitioned interior dividers holding 6 individual slots.
Glass Vials: Includes 6 tall glass apothecary bottles (approx. 3.25" height):
5 Cork-Stoppered Vials: 4 featuring intact period paper labels with hand-lettered ink text ("Aspirin", "Cold", "Pain", "Sleep").
1 Screw-Cap Metal Top Glass Vial.
Condition Details
Exterior Leather: Shows typical age-appropriate wear, surface rubbing, creasing, and edge splitting/flaking near seams. Snap closure functions properly.
Glass Vials: All glass bottles are intact without major cracks. Some cork stoppers show vintage crumble/wear. Paper labels have age toning, edge wear, and faint fading.
Sold as an antique collectible display piece only (not for medicinal use).
Dimensions
Case (Closed): Approx. 3.5" Height x 4.0" Width x 2.25" Depth
Vials: Approx. 3.25" Height each
$119.80
Sale price
$119.80
Regular price
Antique WW Winship Boston Leather Doctor Apothecary Case Kit
$119.80
Sale price
$119.80
Regular price
This set retains great historical character, complete with original contents, handwritten labels, and distinct period details.
Key Features & Contents
Maker Stamping: Crisp gold/yellow lettering on the interior flap reading "W.W. WINSHIP BOSTON".
Exterior Case: Genuine dark ribbed leather case with press-snap closure and partitioned interior dividers holding 6 individual slots.
Glass Vials: Includes 6 tall glass apothecary bottles (approx. 3.25" height):
5 Cork-Stoppered Vials: 4 featuring intact period paper labels with hand-lettered ink text ("Aspirin", "Cold", "Pain", "Sleep").
1 Screw-Cap Metal Top Glass Vial.
Condition Details
Exterior Leather: Shows typical age-appropriate wear, surface rubbing, creasing, and edge splitting/flaking near seams. Snap closure functions properly.
Glass Vials: All glass bottles are intact without major cracks. Some cork stoppers show vintage crumble/wear. Paper labels have age toning, edge wear, and faint fading.
Sold as an antique collectible display piece only (not for medicinal use).
Dimensions
Case (Closed): Approx. 3.5" Height x 4.0" Width x 2.25" Depth
Vials: Approx. 3.25" Height each