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
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
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
