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FAR 546 - Museum Quality Medical Collectibles

Step back into local and medical history with this extensive collection of medical tools, machines, & more from the past and present. This collection of items was donated one-by-one to local Lewis Gale Hospital to create a fantastic display. Farmer Auctions is ecstatic to record this collection and share it with the world. Local pharmacy pill bottles, photographs, scales, machinery, and nurse's uniforms originally used in Lewis Gale Medical Center are included. See inside the surgical suite with an extensive amount of unique tools, some of which are still used today. Collectors will love items such as poison bottles, traveling apothecary cases, quack medical devices, an embalming machine, and more! Look into the past to celebrate the advancement of medicine, and see how far we have left to go! Happy Bidding. Disclaimer: This auction includes lots with bottles or packages that contain possible original contents. Contents are not verified. Items sold are only intended for display purposes. Farmer Auctions is not responsible for any damage or harm that may occur from use, improper disposal, or mixing of these contents. Buyer takes on all responsibility at time of pickup. Thank you.

Auction ID: FAR 546
Location
29 Wildwood Road Salem, VA 24153
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Jun 27, 2023, 10:00:00 PM
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Monday, June 26, 2023 2:00 PM to8:00 PM
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ITEM PICK UP (Pick up times will be assigned in alphabetical order following the auction. PICK UP DATES AND TIMES ARE FIRM. THERE WILL BE NO OPPORTUNITY TO PICK UP ANY ITEMS AFTER THE SCHEDULED REMOVAL DATE)
Thursday, June 29, 2023 2:00 PM to8:00 PM
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    • FAR 546 - Museum Quality Medical Collectibles

    Step back into local and medical history with this extensive collection of medical tools, machines, & more from the past and present. This collection of items was donated one-by-one to local Lewis Gale Hospital to create a fantastic display. Farmer Auctions is ecstatic to record this collection and share it with the world. Local pharmacy pill bottles, photographs, scales, machinery, and nurse's uniforms originally used in Lewis Gale Medical Center are included. See inside the surgical suite with an extensive amount of unique tools, some of which are still used today. Collectors will love items such as poison bottles, traveling apothecary cases, quack medical devices, an embalming machine, and more! Look into the past to celebrate the advancement of medicine, and see how far we have left to go! Happy Bidding. Disclaimer: This auction includes lots with bottles or packages that contain possible original contents. Contents are not verified. Items sold are only intended for display purposes. Farmer Auctions is not responsible for any damage or harm that may occur from use, improper disposal, or mixing of these contents. Buyer takes on all responsibility at time of pickup. Thank you.
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    18% buyer's premium. Shipping Options: The Packaging Store of Roanoke, VA. 540-772-0999 or va203@gopackagingstore.com 18% buyer's premium added to final high bid for each item. Visa and MC Registration only. Lots begin closing at 6:00 PM. With 4 lots closing every 2 minutes.
    Ancient Apothecary
    Early pharmacists are depicted on a decorative blue tile. Also included is a brass mortar and pestle that celebrate the pharmaceutical class of 1973. See photos for details and condition. Mortar measured. - Lot 1 Dimension: 4H 5.25D 6.5W
  • $15.00
    • Ancient Apothecary
    Lot 1 - Early pharmacists are depicted on a decorative blue tile. Also included is a brass mortar and pestle that celebrate the pharmaceutical class of 1973. See photos for details and condition. Mortar measured.
  • $15.00
    • Harvey & Leeuwenhok Busts
    William Harvey first to recognize the full circulation through the human body (1578 to 1657). Anton Van Leeuwenhok inventor of the microscope in 1702. Tallest measured. - Lot 2 Dimension: 15.5H 8D 9W
  • $10.00
    • Harvey & Leeuwenhok Busts
    Lot 2 - William Harvey first to recognize the full circulation through the human body (1578 to 1657). Anton Van Leeuwenhok inventor of the microscope in 1702. Tallest measured.
  • $10.00
    • Bd&Co. Glass Syringes In Original Boxes & More
    Includes needles, glass syringes, & portable syringe in aluminum case. Portable syringe has some damage to glass at tip. See photos for details. Largest measured. - Lot 3 Dimension: 1.5H 2.5D 6.75W
  • $90.00
    • Bd&Co. Glass Syringes In Original Boxes & More
    Lot 3 - Includes needles, glass syringes, & portable syringe in aluminum case. Portable syringe has some damage to glass at tip. See photos for details. Largest measured.
  • $90.00
    • Call The Doctor Set
    Includes mirrored headband, reflexology hammers, vintage Otoscope in original case & more. See photos for details and all inclusions. Case measured. - Lot 4 Dimension: 2.25H 4D 9.5W
  • $35.00
    • Call The Doctor Set
    Lot 4 - Includes mirrored headband, reflexology hammers, vintage Otoscope in original case & more. See photos for details and all inclusions. Case measured.
  • $35.00
    • From The Lab Of Dr. Smith
    Includes Mortar & Pestle, bottles, & jars. See photos for details. Largest measured. Disclaimer: This lot includes bottles or packages with contents. Contents are not verified. Items sold are only intended for display purposes. Farmer Auctions is not responsible for any damage or harm that may occur from use, improper disposal, or mixing of these contents. Buyer takes on all responsibility at time of pickup. Thank you. - Lot 5 Dimension: 3.75H 5.5D 5.5W
  • $35.00
    • From The Lab Of Dr. Smith
    Lot 5 - Includes Mortar & Pestle, bottles, & jars. See photos for details. Largest measured. Disclaimer: This lot includes bottles or packages with contents. Contents are not verified. Items sold are only intended for display purposes. Farmer Auctions is not responsible for any damage or harm that may occur from use, improper disposal, or mixing of these contents. Buyer takes on all responsibility at time of pickup. Thank you.
  • $35.00
    • Lewis Gale Medical Center Memorabilia
    Red decorative plate has chip out of front. Largest measured. See photos for details. - Lot 8 Dimension: 17H 6D 6W
  • $25.00
    • Lewis Gale Medical Center Memorabilia
    Lot 8 - Red decorative plate has chip out of front. Largest measured. See photos for details.
  • $25.00
    • Civil War Era Artifacts & More
    Includes civil war era straight razor (see photos for condition) & bullet. Also includes two early pairs of glasses. Largest measured. See photos for details. - Lot 6 Dimension: 3H 4.5W
  • $20.00
    • Civil War Era Artifacts & More
    Lot 6 - Includes civil war era straight razor (see photos for condition) & bullet. Also includes two early pairs of glasses. Largest measured. See photos for details.
  • $20.00
    • Antique Breast Pump & More Baby Items
    Also includes local Lewis Gale Baby Booklet. See photos for details and inclusions. Largest measured. Disclaimer: This lot includes bottles or packages with contents. Contents are not verified. Items sold are only intended for display purposes. Farmer Auctions is not responsible for any damage or harm that may occur from use, improper disposal, or mixing of these contents. Buyer takes on all responsibility at time of pickup. Thank you. - Lot 7 Dimension: 10.5H 7.75W
  • $15.00
    • Antique Breast Pump & More Baby Items
    Lot 7 - Also includes local Lewis Gale Baby Booklet. See photos for details and inclusions. Largest measured. Disclaimer: This lot includes bottles or packages with contents. Contents are not verified. Items sold are only intended for display purposes. Farmer Auctions is not responsible for any damage or harm that may occur from use, improper disposal, or mixing of these contents. Buyer takes on all responsibility at time of pickup. Thank you.
  • $15.00
    • Apothecary Mortar & Pestles
    Largest mortar missing pestle. All in used condition. See photos for details. - Lot 10 Dimension: 3.25H 5.25D 6W
  • $157.00
    • Apothecary Mortar & Pestles
    Lot 10 - Largest mortar missing pestle. All in used condition. See photos for details.
  • $157.00
    • Nasal Instruments
    Includes forceps, speculums, & more hand tools. See photos for details. Largest measured. - Lot 9 Dimension: 4.5H 7W
  • $25.00
    • Nasal Instruments
    Lot 9 - Includes forceps, speculums, & more hand tools. See photos for details. Largest measured.
  • $25.00
    • Health O Meter Stork Scale
    Baby scale once used locally at Lewis Gale Hospital. Tray is removable but does not sit perfectly on base (pictured). See photos for details. - Lot 11 Dimension: 7H 14D 19W
  • $10.00
    • Health O Meter Stork Scale
    Lot 11 - Baby scale once used locally at Lewis Gale Hospital. Tray is removable but does not sit perfectly on base (pictured). See photos for details.
  • $10.00
    • Early Gynecological Tools On Display Board
    Tools can be removed from board. Tools included are two styles of vaginal speculums, baby delivery forceps, & uterine dilator. See photos for details. Board measured. - Lot 12 Dimension: 9.5H 18W
  • $45.00
    • Early Gynecological Tools On Display Board
    Lot 12 - Tools can be removed from board. Tools included are two styles of vaginal speculums, baby delivery forceps, & uterine dilator. See photos for details. Board measured.
  • $45.00
    • Military Travel Medical Officer Syringe Kit
    Made by Randall Faichney circa 1900. See photos for details. - Lot 15 Dimension: 4H 2.75W
  • $165.00
    • Military Travel Medical Officer Syringe Kit
    Lot 15 - Made by Randall Faichney circa 1900. See photos for details.
  • $165.00
    • Sanborn Portable Ekg Machine
    Untested. Good condition for age. See photos for details. - Lot 13 Dimension: 13H 8.5D 15W
  • $50.00
    • Sanborn Portable Ekg Machine
    Lot 13 - Untested. Good condition for age. See photos for details.
  • $50.00
    • Early Pharmacy
    Includes metal bottle holder, travel case, & more. See photos for details. Largest measured. Disclaimer: This lot includes bottles or packages with contents. Contents are not verified. Items sold are only intended for display purposes. Farmer Auctions is not responsible for any damage or harm that may occur from use, improper disposal, or mixing of these contents. Buyer takes on all responsibility at time of pickup. Thank you. - Lot 16 Dimension: 3.25H 9.25W
  • $225.00
    • Early Pharmacy
    Lot 16 - Includes metal bottle holder, travel case, & more. See photos for details. Largest measured. Disclaimer: This lot includes bottles or packages with contents. Contents are not verified. Items sold are only intended for display purposes. Farmer Auctions is not responsible for any damage or harm that may occur from use, improper disposal, or mixing of these contents. Buyer takes on all responsibility at time of pickup. Thank you.
  • $225.00
    • Anti Toxin Kit By Lilly
    See photos for details. Disclaimer: This lot includes bottles or packages with contents. Contents are not verified. Items sold are only intended for display purposes. Farmer Auctions is not responsible for any damage or harm that may occur from use, improper disposal, or mixing of these contents. Buyer takes on all responsibility at time of pickup. Thank you. - Lot 19 Dimension: 6H 10W
  • $120.00
    • Anti Toxin Kit By Lilly
    Lot 19 - See photos for details. Disclaimer: This lot includes bottles or packages with contents. Contents are not verified. Items sold are only intended for display purposes. Farmer Auctions is not responsible for any damage or harm that may occur from use, improper disposal, or mixing of these contents. Buyer takes on all responsibility at time of pickup. Thank you.
  • $120.00
    • Leather Case Surgical Kit
    Antique portable kit includes straight razors, tweezers, scissors & more. See photos for details. - Lot 17 Dimension: 3H 1.25D 4.5W
  • $55.00
    • Leather Case Surgical Kit
    Lot 17 - Antique portable kit includes straight razors, tweezers, scissors & more. See photos for details.
  • $55.00
    • Medical Library Books
    Some books have foxing. One book has spine damage (pictured). Books in last photo have significant damage. See photos for details. Largest measured. - Lot 18 Dimension: 9.5H 3.25D 6.5W
  • $35.00
    • Medical Library Books
    Lot 18 - Some books have foxing. One book has spine damage (pictured). Books in last photo have significant damage. See photos for details. Largest measured.
  • $35.00
    • Artificial Hip Joints
    Variety of sizes of metal artificial hip joints. See photos for details. Largest measured. - Lot 14 Dimension: 3H 1.75D 10W
  • $25.00
    • Artificial Hip Joints
    Lot 14 - Variety of sizes of metal artificial hip joints. See photos for details. Largest measured.
  • $25.00
    • Antique Doctor Bags
    Larger leather bag is missing cover to bottom compartment (pictured). Smaller bag will not open. Largest measured. See photos for details. - Lot 20 Dimension: 12H 7D 17.5W
  • $10.00
    • Antique Doctor Bags
    Lot 20 - Larger leather bag is missing cover to bottom compartment (pictured). Smaller bag will not open. Largest measured. See photos for details.
  • $10.00
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