This metal drug store display stand is quite sturdily constructed and can continue to be used to display all manner of drug store remedies and curatives as it features 8 small display shelves! Please note that in one photo the stand appears to be crooked, but it is not--it stands straight and true and is only standing off kilter due to the uneven ground it was placed upon. The stand is in fine overall condition with just the expected age and use-related scratches to its painted blue surface, as well as superficial rust spotting here and there. The legs unscrew from the top of the display for easy shipping!

The PURETEST VITAMIN Company was a subsidiary of the larger REXALL Drug Company, and the stand bears the REXALL label at the base of each leg (see photos). Quite visually appealing, the display features a wonderful, large, amber-colored "gel" vitamin with the die-cut of a beautiful - and healthy - Victorian lady slid inside of it! The die-cut is not original to the display and can be easily removed if so desired by the new owner, but it does seem to work well as a testimonial to the potency of the Puretest Vitamin!

An unusual all around treatment remedy for the relief of many conditions including: Pneumonia, Bronchitis, Neuralgia, Neuritis, Lumbago, Congestion of the Lungs, Flu, Coughs, Colds, Croup and Swelling!

The tin is full of medicated gauze which was placed in boiling water creating a paste which was then applied hot with a towel.

Neat stuff created by the "PHI-TEM COMPANY, North Chelmsford, MA."

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.

The cute and colorful box is slightly worn and will fit anywhere in your collection.

For perspective as to size, the largest nostrum is CHAMBERLAIN'S TABLETS measuring 2.5"L x 1.5"W. A wonderful grouping, ready for your collection!

Originally intended as a patent medicine when it was invented in the late 19th century by John Pemberton, Coca-Cola was bought out by businessman Asa Griggs Candler, whose marketing tactics led Coke to its dominance of the world soft drink market throughout the 20th century. Coca Cola was the key ingredient in the Drug Store Soda Fountain Ice Cream Soda!

This wonderful dispenser is constructed of black ceramic with white ceramic interior. The metal pumping mechanism is complete and functional and includes its original, white ceramic "Coca Cola" label.

The dispenser is in fine condition with very minor surface edge abrasions as noted in photos.

Measuring 14 inches high to the top of the pump, the dispenser is 7.5 inches deep by 4 inches wide.

The tin is in good condition with ‘crackling’ to the painted lithographed surface. The metal top and base are tarnished and a few minor paint scuffs are noted to the tin.

The tin measures 3.5H x 2.25 ”W x 1.75”D and sports a 1906 FDA label.

NOTE - you are buying the tin on the right.

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 tin.

The small label in back states the following: “This is an expensive sign. Post conspicuously until our salesman calls next year…..NEW YORK DRUG CONCERN….. ”

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.

Measuring 43 inches long x 18.5 inches high x 7/8th of an inch thick, this wonderful, solid hardwood sign retains its original finish which remains in very fine condition. A difficult to see splotch of light green paint on the inside of the letter "U" is the only infraction to the finish (see photo).