The apothecary bottles, filled and labelled as follows: microcosmic salt, lead oxide, tincture of iodine BP, three oils, purified Glauber's salt, turpentine, others with labels but empty include potassium nitrate, petrol, alcohol, spt. ammon arom, Inf. buchuc conc, liq.poss., spt. chlorof., sol. chloral hyd 1 in 3 etc; together with a Nelson's Inhaler retailed by Boots the Chemist; a mortar and pestle; germ ointment; and a test tube rack with three test tubes (some broken).
Sold for £120
Estimated at £50 - £100
The apothecary bottles, filled and labelled as follows: microcosmic salt, lead oxide, tincture of iodine BP, three oils, purified Glauber's salt, turpentine, others with labels but empty include potassium nitrate, petrol, alcohol, spt. ammon arom, Inf. buchuc conc, liq.poss., spt. chlorof., sol. chloral hyd 1 in 3 etc; together with a Nelson's Inhaler retailed by Boots the Chemist; a mortar and pestle; germ ointment; and a test tube rack with three test tubes (some broken).
In various used condition. Some glassware chipped. Some corks broken. Some tops missing.
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Auction: The Mallams Collectors Sale, ending 11th Dec, 2023
A timed online sale including fine toys, comics, militaria and collectable items.