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
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Lot 7
YORK GLASS CO. antique English glass apothecary specie jar with mustard coloured reverse painted ground and pictorial pharmaceutical gilt decoration emblazoned "RHUBARB", 19th century,
89cm high, 34cm diameter.
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
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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 - $2,000
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Lot 43
A set of eight assorted antique glass apothecary jars with original labels, 19th/20th century,
24cm high.
Est: $500 - $800
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Lot 159
YARDLEY'S OLD ENGLISH LAVENDER porcelain point of sale advertising figure group, manufactured by Dresden, circa 1930s; together with a 1987 publication of Australian Pharmacist which features the piece on the front cover and includes an expose of same. (2 items).
The statue 31cm high.
Est: $600 - $1,000
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Lot 183
"DRINK COCA COLA" vintage esky drinks cooler, circa 1950's,
44cm high 42cm wide, 22cm deep.
Est: $400 - $600
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Lot 212
"COOPER'S POWER DIP, The Only Reliable Preventive Of Blow Fly" attractive vintage enamel sign with Royal coat of arms "By Appointment To H.M The King",
67 x 51cm.
Est: $400 - $600
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Lot 246
"KODAK FILM" double sided awning hanging enamel advertising shop sign,
37 x 122cm.
Est: $600 - $800
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Lot 259
A.W.A. THE FISK RADIOLETTE "Fret and Feet" mantle radio in black and mottled white bakelite,
33cm high.
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
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Lot 337
JVC VIDEOSPHERE vintage television in classic orange colourway with original base and chain, circa 1970s,
35cm high.
Est: $400 - $600
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