Apothecary, Advertising, Radios & Other Collectables
The core of this auction is the remarkable collection of apothecary specie jars, storage jars, pharmaceutical scales, carboys, point-of-sale displays, advertising signs and medical related objects collected by Geoff and Sue Szwarcbard of Melbourne. In their decades of pursuing these wonderful pieces, they have assembled a display which demonstrates the dramatic changes in the ways in which chemists prepare and dispense their medicines, ointments, powders and pills. A large part of the collection was on display in their pharmacy in Elsternwick, and was often the subject of conversation and delight amongst their clients.
Having recently decided to retire, Geoff and Sue also decided it was time to let the collection find new homes and we are delighted to be able to offer them to you as part of this auction.
Contents
Szwarcbard Collection
001-178 Apothecary, Water Filters & Medical
179-257 Advertising
Property of other vendors
258-349 Radios and Vintage Electronics
350-450 Collectables
451-507 Model Trains & Toys
Featured Lots
Lot 2
YORK GLASS CO. antique English glass apothecary specie jar with British coat of arms and motto emblazoned "MAGNESIA", 19th century,
an impressive 93cm high, 36cm diameter.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Price Realised including BP: $10,157.50
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Lot 3
"ADVANCE AUSTRALIA, PURE DRUGS" exceptional antique English apothecary specie jar with reverse glass decoration, 19th century,
67cm high.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Price Realised including BP: $13,145
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Lot 4
A rare pair of antique English glass apothecary display pedestals titled "DRUGS" and "CHEMICALS", 19th century,
38cm high, 28cm diameter.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realised including BP: $11,950
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Lot 5
An antique glass apothecary specie jar with reverse painted decoration and green marbled finish, 19th century,
65cm high.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realised including BP: $8,365
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Lot 6
An antique glass apothecary specie jar with reverse painted portrait decoration and green marbled finish, 19th century,
65cm high.
Est: $1,200 - $2,500
Price Realised including BP: $10,755
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Lot 9
PERFUMERIA FINA antique English glass apothecary specie jar on cream ground, emblazoned with crown, shield and pictorial decoration, 19th century,
67cm high.
Est: $1,200 - $2,500
Price Realised including BP: $11,352.50
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Lot 13
MAW & Co. of London, antique English glass apothecary specie jar, decorated with coat of arms and emblazoned "MAGNESIA", 19th century,
57cm high, 25cm diameter.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realised including BP: $14,340
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Lot 14
"PURE DRUGS" antique English glass apothecary specie jar with black ground and gilt decoration, 19th century,
69cm high.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realised including BP: $19,120
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Lot 22
"HIPPOCRATES" antique English glass apothecary specie jar on mottled burgundy ground with profile portrait vignette, 19th century,
64cm high.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Price Realised including BP: $10,755
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Lot 23
"PURE DRUGS" antique English glass apothecary specie jar, emblazoned with the English coat of arms, 19th century,
56cm high.
Est: $800 - $1,200
Price Realised including BP: $9,560
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