The early pharmacist slid the top paddle over the matching base, cutting a dough-like, medicinal mixture into cylindrical tubes. The medicinal tubes were then placed on a pill tile and were measured and cut with a pill knife to sizes providing the proper dosages.

This device is French and is called the CHAPIREAU'S CACHETEUR. The box houses fillers, compressors, a moistening dish, and an automatic handle used for holding and ejecting the filled cachet. Additionally, the 12 nickel-plated molds are housed on the underside of the box lid.

The maple box measures 9.5"L x 4.5"W x 3"H, and the automatic handle is a diminutive 3.25" tall.

The 8.5 inch tall fluid extract bottle is an impressive sight to see when displayed! There are no markings on the bottom of the bottle.

The vials are clear glass with screw caps and sport mostly complete labels which show signs of wear commensurate with their age and use.

The leather case measures 9.5"L x 3.5"W, is modestly worn and is missing its top--- a testament to its use over the years. All of the 10 bottles are of the same construction with 9 having similar labels. 1 bottle label does not have a maker's source. The 9 bottles are from "The Fraser Tablet Co. - Fifth Ave. New York.

Of note: there is one bottle marked POISON - (Strychnine Sulphate) and another labeled HEART STIMULANT.

Parke-Davis was a company that took pride in the quality of its products and services and ensured its legacy by the commissioning of appealing advertisements and product containers. These tins demonstrate fabulous lithography and were designed to attract prospective buyers as well as being quite functional in preserving their contents.

These wonderful tins measure 9 inches high x 4 inches square and are from a retired pharmacist's collection. All of the tins are in very nice condition sporting a patina commensurate with a used vintage tin. All but one have glossy surfaces, various scratches and a few minor unobtrusive dings. The MARIGOLD tin has lost some of its gloss on the front but is otherwise quite nice and appealing to display. These are the best Parke Davis tins I have seen or purchased in this condition and certainly display quite well. No rust!!

The 8.5 inch tall bottle has the manufacturer's letters “W.T.CO. – Pat. 1889 - USA” embossed on the base.

This label under glass (LUG) tincture bottle is in fine condition. The stopper sports ground glass construction as well. The label is complete and displays well.

The 8.5 inch tall fluid extract bottles are an impressive sight to see when displayed! There are no markings on the bottom of the bottles.

The condition of the amber SQUILAE bottle is very nice including the label which has minor imperfections. The HYOSCY bottle is in good condition with a fracture above and below the neck. The glass label is chipped slightly on the upper and lower edges.