Thursday, January 19, 2012

Early 1900s Doctors Bags or "What the Fuck did We just Find?!"

 Update (12/08/2012):  This thing has found what seems to be a permanent home on our mantle above our fireplace. If there are any collectors out there who have a serious interest in this piece, shoot us an email.


After a little bit of tug-o-war at our regular picking dump, Darcie emerged from the melee with these two Doctor's bags circa 1900-1910.  The bags in themselves were amazing enough, but when we got them opened, the contents totally blew our collective minds.

We really don't know exactly what we're going to due with these.  As of right now, there sitting on my office desk to be played with and admired.  I'll let the photos speak for themselves:

Leather Doctor's Bags circa 1900-1910

Larger, Hard-Sided Bag

Smaller Soft-Sided bag is pretty tattered and torn.  Interior View.


Larger Hard-Sided Bag. Interior View and Contents


The Contents!


Apothecary kits.  Yes... The drugs are still in them.





Antique Straight-Razor circa 1900-1910.  Still Sharp!

Barnsley Bros. Cut Co. --  Monett, MO.  Estimated value  $250-$400

I have a pretty large collection of vintage Aviator Sunglasses.  These folding pair of Willsonites by Willson Products Inc. from the 1920s will be right at home there.

Close up of Willsonites Sunglasses engraving

Car Registration, Train Pass, American Medical Association pins from 1906 and 1915






1 comment:

  1. Hello there! Do you still have these doctor's bags, and if so might you be willing to part with them? I am a published author from Seattle, currently working on my fourth novel, which has much to do with medicine around the turn of the last century. Thank much in advance! Best, Stephanie Kallos www.stephaniekallos.com

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