Very rarely found, the first tin is a wonderful, R.H. Macy Department Store, New York City, New York, drug store remedy tin once contained the well-known Seidlitz Powders, U.S.P. used to calm gastro-intestinal upsets!

The empty tin measures 4.5 inches wide x 3 inches deep x 1.5 inches high, and with the exception of the surface wear as noted in photos, the tin remains in wonderful condition!

Quite visually appealing, the Macy's tin is painted a light blue-toned green. The lift-off cover features an attractive, stylized, scroll, cream-colored R.H. Macy label. The base of the tin retains its original dosage and directional label, and as noted, the product was "APPROVED BY MACY'S BUREAU OF STANDARDS"! The Macy tin is priced at $20.00.

The second tin is an empty REXALL Seidlitz tin produced by United Drugs, Boston, Massachusetts. The tin has been protected by shrink wrapping which can be removed if desired. The tin measures 4.50 inches wide, 3.25 inches high, and 1.75 inches deep and is in fine condition with the expected superficial surface abrasions. The Rexall tin is priced at $30.00.

Two wonderful tins that display very nicely!

The condition is near excellent with no damage, cracks or dings with only minor gold gilt loss to the pestle.

Measuring about 3 inches square, this circa 1920s - 1930s vintage tin is an unusual find.

The condition of the tin is good, commensurate with its age. Unobtrusive wear and paint loss do not detract from this hard to find tin .

The tins are in good condition with ‘crackling’ to the painted lithographed surface. The metal top and base are tarnished (more to the top of one of them) and a few minor paint scuffs are noted to the tins.

The tins measure 3.5H x 2.25 ”W x 1.75”D and each sport a 1906 FDA label.

The A.D. Pierce Pharmacy originated in Hartford, Connecticut, at 914 Main Street during the late 19th century and later relocated to 247 Sigourney Street in Hartford doing business as A.D. Pierce and Son. Posted along with photos of the tins are 2 images of the pharmacy, circa 1960, which are NOT included with the sale of the tins.

Cork presses were a standard piece of equipment in early drug stores and apothecaries. Corks used to cap old glass drug bottles were first soaked in water and then compressed in the cork press before inserting them into the bottle.

The condition is very nice with no damage noted! There are 4 holes in the base for attaching the press to the pharmacist's working counter.

During the late 19th century, the James Pharmacy manufactured its own proprietary medicines! The pharmacy was active through the 1980's and was accessed by a variety of famous CT natives over its many years in operation- most notably artists and actors owning property in CT's southeastern shoreline communities- including the late Katherine Hepburn.

This uncommon sign measures 12” wide x 48” long and is in very nice condition considering its many years of storage. (The glare is from camera flash only- it does not indicate any damage.) The black painted background appears to have been professionally restored sometime in the past and is near perfect. The mirrored, silver leaf lettering is original, complete, has wonderful visual appeal and is in very good condition. The sturdy plate glass is also in fine condition.

The box is nearly complete, minus the top flaps and shows expected evidence of wear.

Please note the druggists red mortar and pestle shaped label affixed to the box.