Antique WW Winship Boston Leather Doctor Apothecary Case Kit

$119.80

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