This awesome device is in working condition as it vibrates and lights the 'mushroom' wand perfectly. (The rake wand does not light but appears in fine condition, otherwise). The bakelite generator is also in fine condition. The device is complete with attachments, fabric covered fitted case, and two informational booklets. The interior fabric is faded but is structurally sound. A Wacky and Quacky device with great visual appeal!

Measuring about 7" x 4", this "Rolex" brand-labeled device and its three attachments are in very nice condition. The booklet has a copyright date of 1934 and is packed with photos and suggested uses for the massager including treatment of headaches and renewing vigor!

The case measures about 8" x 10" and sports a fabulous interior label. The cord is a bit dry so I opted to not plug it in. (I would expect that this device is functional as all the other electric medical devices from this collection were in working condition. Without plugging it in, I cannot guarantee if it works, so please purchase with this in mind.)

The disk is made of wood that appears to be hand painted and is in very nice condition.

The disk is made of wood that appears to be hand painted and is in very nice condition.

The disk measures 8 1/2" across with a black-painted, 4" wooden handle. There are no maker's marks.

This diminutive beauty in very nice original condition appears to be nickel plated brass and measures 3"L x 2"W x 1"H. It shows very minor wear of the plating and has subtle surface blemishes commensurate with its age and use.

This fabulous, circa 1890's, Dr. Daniels Home Remedies case is an exceptional offering!

The printing on the handle and the painted label on the top of the lid make this oak medicine chest quite special.

The case measures approximately 13"L x 7"W x "H and formerly housed medicines, a thermometer, a medicine doser, metal and glass syringes, and a Dr. Daniels manual on treating farm animals.

The wooden case is in very nice condition sporting nickel plated brass edge guards and handle. The top of the lid has a painted label, and the case's finish shows an appropriate patina and signs of wear commensurate with its use. The top of the lock is missing.

The 2 eye cups on either side are similar in height (2.25") and structure, although the base of the one on the right side is smaller. Each is embossed with an 'M' on the bottom.

The center cup measures nearly 2.75" tall and appears more robust in size (no markings).

The condition of all three is fine with no damage noted. Color is phenomenal!

Offered are two different styles of quarantine signs, and each sign is being sold separately.

These signs are unused stock from the 1930 - 1940s era, and except for a few edge crimps, are in excellent condition. They measure 14"L x 12"H and are printed on a heavy, bight orange-colored stock. Please note that the colors are even throughout-- the flash has caused the appearance of uneven coloration. Perfect for framing!

The jars date to the 1920 - 1930 era and served as functional adjuncts in the doctor's office.

The jars measure 7.5 inches high x 4.25 inches wide and are in fine condition with the exception of a chip to one of the lids as noted in the photo. The lid can easily be positioned for display so that the chip is hidden from view.

Quite fascinating, the manual contains many illustrations noting basic recruit and squad techniques for formation and marching as well as proper technique and formation for establishing units of "stretcher squads" and all associated medical procedures.

The manual is leather bound, complete, and has a total of 61 printed pages with 10 additional blank pages in the back suitable for note taking. Measurements are a convenient 5.25" X 4". The condition is generally good although the binding has separated and the covers show modest wear with one loose page and an edge piece missing.

Dr. T.D.M. Wilson graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1875, and the following offered items from this estate auction provide an historical glimpse into his long medical career.

The first item is a fabulous 19th century brass DOCTOR T.D.M. Wilson sign measuring 14L x 9W inches, which likely adorned the entrance way to Dr. Wilson's office.

Also offered in this grouping is a rare group photo of Dr. Wilson (4th from the left) and other Phi Kappa Sigma members. The frame measures 16.5"L x 12.5"W. While the photo is a bit faded, the image is remarkable and includes a distinguished group of Phi Kappa Sigma members.

The third and fourth items in this grouping are a small, framed, 1909 AMA membership certificate with Dr. Wilson's name inscribed, and a very unusual IRS narcotic SPECIAL TAX STAMP from 1926. This Narcotic form is unique in that it names Dr. Wilson as the single physician allowed to dispense narcotics within the 23rd District of the State of Pennsylvania.

Finally, 2 handwritten letters postmarked in 1884 from Dr. Wilson to his loving wife are included, offering a small glimpse into his personal life.

This product was produced by the lime manufacturers, Hatmaker and Place, of Canaan, Connecticut, in the late 1800s. This small company was located within a large "lime belt" that stretched from Connecticut to Vermont. Back in the day, lime powder mixed with water was quite commonly used to "white wash" or paint numerous surfaces, and it was also used as a medicinal disinfectant! The manufacture of lime from marble was one of the earliest and most successful mineral industries in Connecticut, with historical records dating the establishment of the first CT lime manufactory to 1722.

Given its age and the fragility of paper, condition of this wonderful box is quite good. The lower portion of the back side of the box evidences light surface wear with some of the printing on the lower portion of the box worn away as a result. The front of the box has a 3.25 inch long tear which resulted in the loss of the lime powder from the box.

This early piece of Black Americana advertising is EXCEEDINGLY RARE and may well be a ONE-OF-A-Kind item! The Hatmaker and Place Company was one of a number of very small manufactories located within the "lime belt" that were ALL bought out and immediately closed down by a wealthy group of investors who then created and incorporated the mammoth monopoly, The New England Lime Company, early in 1902.

The advertisement states: "A most significant event was the discovery of bacteria in 1675 by Antoni van Leeuwehhoek who used a primitive microscope of his own manufacture." Thus, the connection to Bausch & Lomb Optical of Rochester, New York!

van Leeuwenhoek is best known for his work on the improvement of the microscope and for his contributions towards the establishment of microbiology. Using his handcrafted microscopes, he was the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms, which he originally referred to as animalcules, and which we today refer to as microorganisms. He was also the first to record microscopic observations of muscle fibers, bacteria, spermatozoa and blood flow in capillaries. During his lifetime, van Leeuwenhoek ground over 500 optical lenses, and created over 400 different types of microscopes.

This 1950's advertisement is framed in a vintage, circa 1910, beautifully grain-painted, plaster-on-wood frame measuring 18 inches wide x 23 1/2 inches long. The frame has numerous small chips and abrasions but remains sturdy and is handsome despite its difficulties. The piece is backed with cardboard.

The print itself was subject to water at one point and has evidence of water marks on the bottom as seen in the photos. There is a superficial, inverted "V" shaped scratch in the center (again, see photos) and a rub to the left of the female's head (see photos).