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Overview
Up for auction is a classic antique folding leather doctor's pocket medicine pouch featuring a full row of 8 glass vials with cork stoppers. Designed as a compact field or house-call vial wallet, this piece folds flat into a pocket case and secures shut with a single metal snap closure.
A fantastic display piece for collectors of historical medical antiques, apothecary glassware, oddities, or turn-of-the-century pharmacy history.
Key Features & Contents
Folding Leather Wallet Pouch: Crafted from textured dark leather with a tri-fold design, interior leather slot dividers, and a working front press snap.
8 Vial Set: Holds 8 tall clear glass tubular medicine vials (approx. 3.5" to 4" height) secured in individual leather loops. Missing one vial. Should hold 9.
Metal Rimmed Cork Stoppers: Vials feature cork stoppers topped with knurled metal caps.
Clear Vials: Glass bottles are empty of original medicinal contents, making them clean and ready for display.
Condition Details
Leather Pouch: Shows authentic age-appropriate surface wear, scuffing, edge rubbing, and light flaking along folds/seams. Snap closure fastens securely.
Glass Vials & Corks: Glass bottles are intact without cracks or major chips. Corks show typical age-related drying/wear; metal caps exhibit light patina/surface oxidation.
Dimensions
Pouch (Closed): Approx. 7.25" Length x 3.75" Width
Pouch (Open): Folds open flat to display all 8 vials.
Vials: Approx. 3.5" to 4" Height each.
$49.80
Sale price
$49.80
Regular price
Folding Leather Doctor Medicine Vial Case Set 8 Cork Glass Bottles
$49.80
Sale price
$49.80
Regular price
Up for auction is a classic antique folding leather doctor's pocket medicine pouch featuring a full row of 8 glass vials with cork stoppers. Designed as a compact field or house-call vial wallet, this piece folds flat into a pocket case and secures shut with a single metal snap closure.
A fantastic display piece for collectors of historical medical antiques, apothecary glassware, oddities, or turn-of-the-century pharmacy history.
Key Features & Contents
Folding Leather Wallet Pouch: Crafted from textured dark leather with a tri-fold design, interior leather slot dividers, and a working front press snap.
8 Vial Set: Holds 8 tall clear glass tubular medicine vials (approx. 3.5" to 4" height) secured in individual leather loops. Missing one vial. Should hold 9.
Metal Rimmed Cork Stoppers: Vials feature cork stoppers topped with knurled metal caps.
Clear Vials: Glass bottles are empty of original medicinal contents, making them clean and ready for display.
Condition Details
Leather Pouch: Shows authentic age-appropriate surface wear, scuffing, edge rubbing, and light flaking along folds/seams. Snap closure fastens securely.
Glass Vials & Corks: Glass bottles are intact without cracks or major chips. Corks show typical age-related drying/wear; metal caps exhibit light patina/surface oxidation.
Dimensions
Pouch (Closed): Approx. 7.25" Length x 3.75" Width
Pouch (Open): Folds open flat to display all 8 vials.
Vials: Approx. 3.5" to 4" Height each.