#1
Dr. Clayton’s Dog & Cat Medicines Window Card
Cardboard advertising window display with a real photo image of a Wire-Haired Fox Terrier. 13”x 10 ½”. Very slight edge bumps that will easily frame out with a mat, otherwise clean and bright.
#2
Columbia Veterinary Remedies Lithograph
Paper lithograph c1900 advertising the “Columbia” line of veterinary remedies produced by the F. C. Sturtevant Company of Hartford, Connecticut. These remedies included a Hoof Ointment, Worm Powders, and a Liniment. This company also produced a line of poultry remedies that they named “Imperial.” The queen of trotting horses, “Nancy Hanks”, is illustrated. Nicely framed and matted with full borders and image size of 10”x 7”. Excellent, mint condition with strong colors.
#3
Columbia Veterinary Remedies Tin Front Display Cabinet
Wooden cabinet with embossed tin panel from the F. C. Sturtevant Company of Hartford, Connecticut. They named their line of stock medicines “**Columbia Veterinary Remedies**.” This style tin is one of three variations the company manufactured over the years. This is considered the second oldest variation. Since the medicines listed on the front are “Remedies,” this style tin dates to c1910. 29”x 21 ½”x 10”. There are three interior shelves with the top shelf present but wedged behind the shelf brackets. Original lock but no key. The door panel is in excellent condition with no apparent damage. The tin does need a good cleaning as it looks like the cabinet just came out of a barn 100 years ago. An extremely scarce cabinet from a very desirable company to collect. So few Sturtevant cabinets have come to market that it is just a guess to estimate. My guess would be $3000-4000. One example sold in a Chupp Auction several years ago for over $7000. Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional photos on this or any of the other cabinets in this sale.
#4
Dr. Daniels’ First Variation Tin Front Display Cabinet
I have always called this the first variation of Dr. Daniels’ tin front cabinets. It has two distinctive features, first the wooden cabinet has a carved vine-like feature down the side panels and second, the medicines listed at the bottom of the front panel lack Physic Balls and Witch Hazel that are listed on the second variant cabinets. The colors on the front panel of this cabinet are as bright as any example I have seen in many years. The red color, which is often faded, just pops off this panel. There is paint loss on the Absorbent tin’s image and a scratch to the background, under the “DR.”. The cabinet has had a wooden knob added to the door, probably when the key to the lock was lost. The original lock is still attached to the door. The top board of the cabinet has an old age split across its width as well as a couple of splits to the original backboard. 21”x 8” x 26 ½”. The overall POP of the color and shine really makes this cabinet display exceedingly well. The last first variant cabinet we sold in comparable condition was in 2020.
#5
Framed Dr. Daniels’ Veterinary Medicines Poster with “Pharoah’s Horses
Large poster with image size of 23”x 20” with a sepia toned image of the famous painting named, “Pharoah’s Horses.” An extremely detailed and large image. Very powerful display. Overall size with frame is 30”x 33”. There are a couple of slight and hardly noticeable tears to the edges. The poster was probably glue mounted many, many years ago and the regular lines of toned spots you see in the background are from the mounting process. To my knowledge, this is the only example of this poster I have seen. It has been in a private collection for close to 50 years. As you know Dr. Daniels’ also used an example of this image on his tip trays and the last wooden display cabinet he produced, his “Three White Horses” cabinet. Please contact me if you have any questions.
#6
Dr. Daniels’ Wooden Sign
Sand painted wooden sign from the Dr. A. C. Daniels’ Company of Boston. 28”x 12”. “**USE DR. DANIELS’ / WARRANTED / MEDICINES / FOR YOUR STOCK / SOLD HERE**” Sign has original, worn, wooden frame. The rarity of this sign is the portrait image of Dr. Daniels’ on the left side. I have only seen 3-4 examples of this sign in over 40 years. This example passed through my auctions 25 years ago and is the only example I have personally handled. Unfortunately, the image of Daniels is extremely worn. The sign still has good value in today’s sign crazy collector market and could be an undervalued addition to your collection. Sold without reserve.
#7
Framed Dr. Daniels’ 1911 Printer’s Proof of “The Dog Doctor” Booklet Cover
Framed, full color printers proof dated 1911 showing the front and back covers of Dr. Daniels’ iconic “The Dog Doctor” booklet. The image size is quite large at 17”x 12”. Overall: 23”x 18”. The proof was folded in the middle and you can see come chipping of the fold line vertically. Interestingly, you can see that the image of the bulldog was attached to the final proof as you can see the circular outline of that piece attached to the cover. This unique Daniels advertising piece comes directly from the family of a previous Daniels’ company owner. Sold without reserve for your high bid.
#8
Framed Dr. Daniels’ Vintage Photograph of Medicine Display
In all honesty, I’m not really sure exactly what this adverting piece is, or it’s age. This and the following, similar lot come from the family of a previous owner of the Dr. Daniels’ company. The image size is 9”x 7”. The overall size is 14 ½”x 12 ½”. It is possibly an early albumin print. It does NOT appear to be a modern photograph. I have not examined it out of the frame. The image is of a c1900 display for Colic Cure and Gall-Cura medicines. **What a fantastic display that is unfortunately unknown to collectors today**. If you have one of these displays, please share it with the collecting world. It is an oddity that we can hang on the wall and wish to find the original subject. Bid as you see fit and check out the following companion lot.
#9
Framed Dr. Daniels’ Vintage Photograph of Medicine Cabinet Front
This and the previous lot come from the family of an owner of the Dr. Daniels’ company in the 1950’s. The image size is 6 ¼”x 4 ½”. Overall 12”x 10”. It is possibly an early albumin print. It does NOT appear to be a modern photograph. I have not examined it out of the frame. The image is of a c1900 Second generation Dr. Daniels’ cabinet front panel. The original item shown shows wear to the lettering and spotting to the face that make me think this might be an image of a printers proof ??? It is a unique Daniels’ oddity, ready to hang.
#10
Dr. Daniels’ Cat and Dog Medicines Sign
Paper sign with image of cat walking along a fence with the Bulldog below. Framed with an overall size of 17 ½”x 10 ½”. Excellent with only slight foxing to the extreme edges of the border. Very scarce image with advertising for cat medicines. Don’t pass this one up.
#11
Dr. Daniels’ Wooden Advertising Thermometer
Large wooden thermometer with Dr. Daniels’ advertised at the bottom and East Bethel, Vermont advertising at the top. 24 ½”x 5 ½”. Very minimal wear to the paint overall. The original hanging metal clip is still attached to the reverse. Thermometer is present but not working. Replacement thermometers can be obtained from the internet. Excellent example.
#12
Dr. Daniels Bar Spinner
One of the scarcest and most unusual give-away items that Dr. Daniels’ ever produced was this metal bar spinner. Die-cut metal in the shape of a hand with finger pointing, was used to spin on a table or bar to determine who would buy the next round of drinks. 3”x 1 ½”. The lithographed tin say, “**WHO PAYS NEXT? YOU!”** The advertising on the shirt cuff of the hand reads: DR. DANIELS’ / MEDICINES / CURE YOUR / HORSES AND CATTLE. Condition is excellent with minor handling wear. Over the last 40 years I’ve been collecting this has been one of the most sought Daniels’ items. I have recorded seven (7) examples from various auction sources over the years. Prices have varied from a low of $455 on eBay in 2013 to a high of $1600 in 2000 when I sold the first one ever recorded and the only example I have previously handled. This example is sold without reserve and will determine the market value in 2025.
#13
Dr. A. C. Daniels’ Deck of Playing Cards with Original Box, THE RED DECK
One of the most elusive of all the Dr. Daniels’ give-away items are his playing cards which came in blue and red colored decks. This example is the most elusive and previously never recorded at auction **RED deck**. It is complete with 52 original playing cards, one joker card, one bridge rules card and the original red box. The back of each card has the images of Dr. Daniels’, the snickering horse, and his bulldog. The print reads, “DR. A. C. DANIELS’ HORSE & DOG MEDICINES. The cards have been loved over the years, but no card has anything more than handling wear from use. The box has different images on the front and back. One side has the image as a lady and children leading a dog cart full of Dr. Daniels’ medicines as well as Dr. Daniels’ inside a horseshoe. The reverse image is the same as the playing cards. Box has edge wear and a tear down one side seam about halfway down the box. We have recorded three (3) auction results for BLUE decks selling on average in the $300 range. I expect this red deck to land closer to $500 but as expected it is sold without reserve.
#14
Dr. Daniels’ Hoof Grower & Softener Wooden Crate
Dove-tailed wooden shipping crate for one dozen tins. Original lid in included. Name and address stenciled on one end panel and DR. DANIELS’ / HOOF GROWER / & SOFTENER / GROWS A NEW HOOF IN THREE / TO FOUR WEEKS stenciled on both sides. Very scarce crate and complete.
#15
Dr. Daniels’ Horse Renovator Wooden Crate
Dove-tailed wooden shipping crate for one dozen boxes of Horse Renovator. Stenciled on all four sides. Name and address on front and back panels as seen and CONDITION POWDER / FOR / HORSES AND CATTLE stenciled on the sides. No lid. Clean and bright condition.
#16
International Stock Food, Large Format, Poster #13, “International Colic Cure”
This is a large format poster and is marked ISF poster #13. Image size is 26”x 19” with additional wide white margins. This is an early “CURE” poster that pre-dates the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. Illustrated on the left is a jockey dosing his trotting horse. The bottle he holds reads “Colic Cure.” “**ONLY TWO RESULTS IN CASES OF COLIC, MUST HAVE QUICK RELIEF OR DEATH WILL FOLLOW**.” On the right, a farmer’s wife is distressed, as her saddle horse has gone down in the barn yard. Never fear, a friend is riding to the rescue holding up a bottle of International Colic Cure. Condition is excellent with only one short tear to the right edge, just into the color and some spots and toning to the white border. The colors are crisp and bright. The poster appears to be laid down on some type of fiber board and is currently framed in a nice wooden frame. The ISF Company produced as many as three variations of the Colic Cure poster with slightly different images and sizes. I believe this to be the earliest and largest variation produced. You will not be disappointed with this beauty. Only the third example counting all variations to be recorded.
#17
International Stock Food, Medium Format Poster #60, Cowgirl:
Dramatic image of a cowgirl jumping over a fence of ISF buckets on her well muscled steed. 22”x 16”. “ISF makes horses Strong, Vigorous and Active.” The red color on the buckets and her blouse really pop off the poster. There are vertical creases that do show up in the photograph but are hardly noticeable with normal viewing. The poster is nicely framed and matted but has not been laid on linen. The only real damage is a 1 ½” tear to the left edge, just above the bucket with color loss. Very impressive in person, don’t miss out.
#18
Framed International Stock Food Poster #92, “The Greatest Animal Tonic”
This is a small size poster with image size of 13”x 9 ½”, that was most likely cut from a salesman’s sample book. A smiling white hog is eating an ear of corn and spooning ISF straight from the bucket. This example is undamaged with wide margins and was NEVER folded. Strong original color with fading. It is currently nicely framed and matted, ready to hang.
#19
International Stock Food Poster “Dairy Cows”
This is a small size poster with image size of 13”x 9 ½”, that was most likely cut from a salesman’s sample book. Illustration of dairy cows grazing in a hillside of blooming Cherry trees. “ISF will make your cows give more milk and make them healthy.” Excellent condition with just two short tears in the upper border that have been stabilized with archival tape. Old crease lines are almost invisible and do not detract. There is no poster number for this example but there is ‘3 FEEDS FOR ONE CENT” carved into the trunk of the tree on the far right.
#20
Dr. L. D. LeGear’s Veterinary Remedies Glass Front Cabinet
Small size, tiger oak wooden cabinet with door stencil for the Dr. LeGear Company of St. Louis. Cabinet is 20”x 16”x 6 ½”. Original lock and key still work. The interior has a wooden insert instead of shelves. Only the second example I have ever seen and the first to be offered here. Both examples are / were in long held collections. The door stencil has minor wear commiserate with age. A rare cabinet with nice size should sell in the $1000+ range I would think. You be the judge.
#21
Dr. Lesure’s Veterinary Cough and Tonic Drops Crate
Dove-tailed wooden crate with name stenciled on one end panel. From Keene, New Hampshire. 7 ½”x 6”x 6 ¼”. No lid. A nice addition to any Dr. Lesure collection.
#22
Perfection Dog Food Advertising Lithograph
Advertising poster captioned: “**NEW YEAR’S EVE IN DOGDOM**” produced by the Perfection Dog Food Company of Battle Creek, Michigan. 14 ½”x 9 ¾”. Excellent condition with no damage. Company advertising is discreetly placed in the lower right corner. Very rare dog imagery compared to poker playing dogs.
#23
Pratt’s Veterinary Remedies Tin Front Display Cabinet with Mule Image and 40 Years
**RARE EXAMPLE** Tin front wooden country store cabinet with lithographed front door panel from the Pratt’s Food Company of Philadelphia. This is most likely the last variation ever produced by the company. It has a mule like image in the circle instead of the more common horse image on earlier cabinets. It also states that the company’s remedies have been in **USE FOR OVER 40** years. The more common variation state 30 years. Also, they only list 18 medicines on the front panel. 32 ½”x 17”x 7. The cabinet has been refinished and the original stenciling on the door removed. The original curved pediment is intact, but the lock and key are gone. The entire list of medicines is crisp and original. I black lighted the tin and there is no restoration. This is one of the nicest Pratt’s cabinets I have seen PLUS, the **first and ONLY example of this variation I have ever recorded**. I’d estimate it in the range of $2000-3500.
#24
Dr. M. Bachtel, Veterinary Surgeon Trade Card
Advertising card given away from a veterinarian in Canton, Ohio. c1890. Card has some smudging and one corner fold. An early business card for a vet and quite collectible.
#25
“The Home Cow Doctor” Lot of three (3) Booklets
From the Dairy Association of Lyndonville, VT, these three booklets are 32 pages each and range in age to the 1920’s. All are in very good to excellent condition. They promote the company’s Kow Kure and later Kow Kare medicine.
#26
Dr. Daniels’ Lot of Six (6) Booklets
All the booklets are in very good condition. Two are Cow Invigorator booklets. Those are the only examples with duplicates.
#27
Dog Soap Trade Cards (2)
Pair of early c1900 trade cards for Ricksecker’s Dog Soap and Buchans Carbolic Disinfecting Soap No.11. The Ricksecker card has the border cut off. Two nice cards.
#28
Dr. Haas Hog Remedy Trade Cards
Pair of very collectible cards from Jos. Haas, veterinary surgeon of Indianapolis, Indiana. Both are in very good to excellent condition.
#29
Dr. Hess & Clark Company Lot of Three (3) Booklets
Early Dr. Hess booklets from Ashland, Ohio are very scarce and these three date from c1900 time period. Good to very good condition.
#30
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Company Lot of Five (5) Booklets
Two dog booklets and three horse and cattle booklets in this lot. All are in very good condition.
#31
Humphreys Veterinary Cure Oil Trade Card
Trade card given away by the company c1900. Clean and bright condition. Very scarce and desirable card. Excellent condition.
#32
Dr. Lesure’s Famous Remedies Booklet
1908 dated booklet of 128 pages from this Keene, NH company. Cover has some edge wear but pages and clean and bright. Booklets form this company are quite scarce.
#33
Grist Mill Dog Bread Lot of three (3)
Group contains two heavy cardboard trade cards, 6 ½”x 4 ½” and one dog care booklet. this company, from Boston was one of the first manufacturer of commercial dog food in America. In its infancy, commercial dog food was sold as “Dog Bread.”
#34
Pratts Food Company Booklets, Lot of Five (5)
Dated booklets range from 1903-1915. Condition ranges from good to near mint. A. nice variety of the booklets advertising the uses for their veterinary medicines and stock food.
#35
Webster’s Home Veterinary, A Practical Treatise On Our Domestic Animals
Extremely rare and early booklet from the Webster Food Company of Northfield MA. Booklet is dated 1894. 5 ¼”x 7 ½” and 64 pages of animal care and treatment with webster’s veterinary medicines including Hoof Ointment and Condition Food. I have never recorded a single medicine from this company. Condition is excellent and undamaged.
#36
Williams’ Poultry Food Trade Card
Colorful and graphic card from Harford, CT. “Makes Hens Lay.” One corner crease.
#37
Trade Card Lot of Three (3)
Cole’s Veterinary Carbisalve with two roosters fighting over Mary Jane. Montague’s Horse and Cattle liniment card from Christianburg, VA. Archival tape repair left upper corner. Continental Ointment card from Ohio with left edge loss. Three cards.
#38
Veterinary Booklets, Lot of Six (6)
Mostly poultry related booklets with a couple of general livestock. Very good condition overall.
#39
Group Lot of Letterhead, Receipts, and Inserts (10)
Dr.Daniels’, Hess, Pratts, and Barker’s group.
#40
A. J. P. Horse Colic Remedy
Bottle with paper label, large paper insert, box, and partial dried contents from A. J. Phillips of Norwood, New York. Original contents contained Chloroform. 6”x 2 ¼”x 1 ¼”. Label is in excellent condition. The box is missing top flaps and has a small hole at bottom left. Testimonials on the box are dated 1901, so this is pre-1906 and the Pure Food and Drug Act.
#41
American Bird Bitters
Bottle with paper labels, dried contents and box from American Bird Products, Inc. of New York. 6 ½”x 1 ¾”x ¾”. Used for canaries and other caged birds for Loss of Song, Asthma, and Hard Breathing. Labels are excellent. The colorful box compliments the bottle but is missing the top flaps.
#42
Professor Anderson’s Dermador
Uniquely shaped triangular bottle with paper label is embossed: PROF. H. ANDERSON’S // DERMADOR // BUFFALO, N.Y. 9”x 3”x 2” at the base. This was advertised as the “Stable Size” bottle. Sold by Ranson, Son & Company of Buffalo, New York. Used to treat Galls and Calks in horses and Garget and Sore Teats in cows. Image of a horse being treated is on the label, but it is scuffed. The label has some edge wear as you can see. A unique sized bottle for veterinary collectors and scarce.
#43
Ashland Louse Killer
Canister with extremely colorful and graphic label from the Ashland Stock Food Company of Ashland, Ohio. 6 ½”x 3”. No contents. The farmer is dusting the rear end of a calf while his Bulldog looks on with the help of a trio of chickens, showing you the versatility of their Louse Killer. “DEATH TO FLEAS, TICKS, LICE, MOTHS.” The metal lid and bottom have oxidized but are intact. The wrap around label is in excellent shape on the front but does have some light smudging on the reverse. This is **THE FIRST** medicine of any kind to be recorded from this company and it is a beautiful and colorful example.
#44
B. B. Veterinary Liniment
Bottle with paper label from BB Veterinary Remedies of Reading, Pennsylvania. Produced by a local druggist named B. S. Bergey. 7 ¼”x 2 ½”x 1 ½”. Never seen another medicine from this company, so this one is unique so far. Paper label extends to three sides and has a little damage to the sides. Front is excellent. Labeled to Cure lameness in horses but has the 1906 Drug Act disclaimer. The logo is the PA. Keystone in red with white print. This was purchased by the consigner in VCR auction March 2009. No other example from this company have surfaced since that time.
#45
Barber’s Inflammation Remedy:
Unopened bottle with paper labels, box, paper insert, and glass dose cup from the Barber Medicine Company of Barre, Vermont. 3 ½”x 1 ½”x 1”. The original paper seal is over the cork, but the contents have evaporated. Labels are very good and complete but with some minor smudging. Only four (4) examples have ever been recorded with this being the **ONLY EXAMPLE WITH A BOX**. A scarce Barber medicine to add to your collection.
#46
Barker’s Special Poultry Remedy
olorful cardboard box from the Barker, Moore, and Mein Company of Philadelphia dated 1914. 8”x 5”x 2 ¼”. The contents have been removed and the top flap re-glued. Box is very colorful and displays great. A nice shelf piece with great color.
#47
Black Draught Liniment
Unopened bottle with paper label, contents, and box from the Back Draught Medicine Company of Chattanooga. 7”x 2 ½”x 1 ½”. Contains chloroform. Label has some scuffs. Box is missing top and bottom flaps and some paper loss along the bottom edge. First example of this man or beast liniment we have recorded. Great name.
#48
Bradbury’s Equalizer for Horses
Bottle with labels, partial contents and box from A. V. D. Collier, M. D. of Coxsockie, New York. 5”x 1 ½”x ¾”. “IT INVARIABLY CURES INFLAMMATION OF THE LUNGD, KIDNEYS, AND BOWELS. Dose is 10 drops placed at the root of the horse’s tongue. Bottle and label are very good. Box has torn top flaps and some archival tape applied to the front panel. Very scarce cure.
#49
Burnett’s Celebrated Parrot Tonic
Bottle with paper label and box from Burnett’s Inc. of Newark, New Jersey. Box has strong colors and a nice illustration. Box is dated 1930. One top flap detached. Bottle label is mint and states formula by Dr. W. S. Merrill. 6 ½”x 2”x 1”. Only example we have seen and the recorded example.
#50
Dr Cady’s Condition Powders for Horses:
Unopened box with paper wrapper and original contents from the Chamberlain Medicine Company of Des Moines, Iowa. 5”x 3”x 2”. Used as a Tonic, Alterative and Diuretic in horses. Dr. Cady was a graduate of the Chicago Veterinary College and label states he studied under Dr. George Dadd the veterinary surgeon for the United States Army. Top side panel paper edge is worn and some slight powder might leak out in transport.
#51
Columbia Horse Colic Cure
Bottle with paper labels on all four sides and original box from the F. C. Sturtevant Company of Hartford, CT. 7”x 2 ¼”x 1 ¼”. Contained Morphine, Ether, and Chloroform. Dried contents in the bottle. Front label is toned but all print is still legible. Box has all top flaps torn off and differing from the bottle label, this says remedy. Only two previous examples have ever been recorded and both sold for several hundred dollars. Bid as you see fit on this one.
#52
Conkey’s Canker Special
Bottle with colorful paper label, and box from the G. E. Conkey Company of Cleveland, Ohio. 4 ¼”x 1 ½”x 1”. Used for Colds, Roup, Bronchitis, and swellings in poultry. Bottle label is excellent with a crisp label. The box displays well but is missing the top flaps and has some archival tape repairs on the inside. This has been one of the more desirable Conkey medicines over the years.
#53
Corona Distemper Tonic, FOR LIVE STOCK ONLY
Unopened, embossed bottle with paper label and contents from The Corona MFG. Company of Kenton, Ohio. embossed: **CORONA DISTEMPER TONIC / MANUFACTURED ONLY BY / THE CORONA MFG. COMPANY / KENTON, OHIO.** 7 ½”x 2 ½”x 1 ½”. Mint condition. This is the company that produced Corona Wool Fat Ointment and many glass front display cabinets for that product. Surprisingly, this is the **first example of their Distemper Tonic to ever be recorded**.
#54
Dr. Daniels’ Distemper Cure and Cough Cold and Fever Drops
Don’t confuse this rare example with the more common variety. This is a labeled “DISTEMPER CURE” bottle and accompanying “DISTEMPER CURE” box. 5”x 2”x 1”. This embossed bottle has a paper label and box. The label has a smudge near the bottom, but is bright and displays very well. The box is missing the top flaps and has some archival tape repairs inside.
#55
Dr. Daniels’ Distemper Tablets for Dogs
Unopened glass canister with paper label, original contents, paper insert and box. If you read the instructions, this remedy was really for the fever associated with respiratory diseases. The entire, complete package is in near mint condition, bright and clean. 4”x 1 ½”x 1 ½”. Popular dog medicine with collectors, as this being one of Dr. Daniels’ earlier examples.
#56
Farber’s Roller Mixture Canary Food
Unopened box with contents from the Farber Seed Company of St. Joseph, MO. Super colorful and graphic canary bird on the front panel. 6 ½”x 3”x 2”. Exceptional near mint condition.
#57
Geisler’s Bird Tonic Treatment “C” for Colds
Unopened bottle with paper label, contents and box from Max Geisler’s Bird Company of Omaha, Nebraska. Geisler’s was the largest and oldest bird supply company in the world, established in 1888. This remedy is c1910. 6”x 2”x 1”. Light fading to the red letters on the box and a small light stain near the top.
#58
Hanscom’s Hoof Dressing
Unopened bottle with paper label and contents from William Hanscom of Stratton, Maine. Used for Quarter Cracks, Split Hoof and Brittle feet. 7”x 2”. Excellent condition and only example we have recorded. First recorded in 2015 and now consigned to VCR.
#59
Dr. Hess Distemper, Fever and Cough Remedy
Unopened bottle with paper labels, contents and box from the Dr. Hess & Clark Company of Ashland, Ohio. 6 ¼”x 2”x 1”. Bottle embossed: DR. HESS & CLARK // ASHLAND, O. U.S.A. Bottle and labels are near mint. Box has great color and has an illustration of the company factory on the front panel. The top flaps have been torn off.
#60
Dr. Hess Poultry PAN-A-CEA
Unopened cardboard box with contents and paper wrapper from Dr. Hess & Clark of Ashland, Ohio. This colorful, 1 ½# package is in near mint original condition. 7”x 3”x 2”. This tonic would make hens lay and chicks grow. This is a very scarce small size package and an early name for this remedy. Later examples were named PAN-A-MIN. Great display appeal.
#61
Hill’s Humane Oil
Unopened, embossed bottle with paper label, contents, and box. Embossed: **HILL’S HUMANE OIL / HUMANE REMEDY CO. / DES MOINES, IA.** 5”x 1 ½”x 1”. This is the first offering of this liniment that I have recorded. Their Humane Salve tins turn up on occasion, but this is the first bottled remedy I have seen. Bottle and label are perfect. The box has the top flaps torn off but displays very well. This company started as a veterinary remedy company but sold their Humane Oil as “for Man OR Beast”.
#62
Hill’s Quick Healing Powder
Early, lithographed tin with a twist open shaker style top from the Humane Remedy Company of Des Moines, IA. 4 ¾”x 2 ½”. “ IT HAS NO EQUAL FOR GALLS, WIRE CUTS, AND OLD MALIGANT SORES.” Very graphic and detailed design. Very good condition with a few very minor scuffs.
#63
Horse-Health Cough, Cold, Chill and Fever Cure
Aqua bottle with paper label from The Horse Health Company of Winnipauk, Connecticut. 5”x 1 ¾”. Directions are: give a tablespoon on the tongue three times a day. Label has some minor edge nicks. One previous example has been recorded. It is a CURE.
#64
Humphreys’ Cure Oil Jar
Embossed cure oil jar from the Humphreys’ Medicine Company of New York City. Clean and undamaged example with embossed horse and lettering on the front panel. 2 ½”x 2 ½”x 4 ½”. A must addition to any Humphreys’ Stable Case.
#65
Humphreys’ D-2 Wormer for Dogs
Unopened cardboard box with contents from the Humphreys’ Homeopathic Medicine Company of New York. 2 ½”x 2 ¾”x ¾”. Scarce dog medicine put out by this company. Purple color to the box with images of a variety of dogs. Box is dirty and shows handling wear but Dog Medicines from this company are scarce.
#66
Humphreys’ Homeopathic Veterinary A. A.
Embossed horse head bottle with paper label and box. This label has the 15% Alcohol designation. Label is excellent. Box is missing top flaps and is a little raggity, but does have the original booklet included. A. A. was used for Fevers and inflammation of the lung or chest.
#67
Humphreys’ Homeopathic Veterinary B. STRAINS B
Embossed horsehead bottle with paper label, package insert, contents, and box from the Humphreys’ Specific Homeopathic Medicine Company of New York. The medicine was for lameness in horses caused by Spavin, Splint, and Founder. 3 ¾”x 1 ¾”x 1”. The label has the 15% Alcohol designation and in excellent condition. The box is missing the top flaps but displays well.
#68
Humphreys’ Homeopathic Veterinary C. DISTEMPER C.
Embossed horsehead bottle with paper label, partial evaporated contents, package insert and box from the Humphreys’ Specific Homeopathic Medicine Company of New York. 3 ¾”x 1 ¾”x 1”. The label has the 15% Alcohol designation. The medicine was for Distemper, Gleet, and Strangles. The label is minor foxing on the top edge, otherwise nice and bright condition. The box has torn flaps, otherwise displays very well.
#69
International Antiseptic Healing Powder
Unopened, lithographed tin with contents and original top. 4”x 1 ¾”. Tin is very graphic with nice colors. Tin displays as excellent but does have a large dent on the reverse.
#70
International Colic Cure:
Package with complete wrap around paper labeling over the cardboard box and with bottle. From the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. 8 ½”x 2 ½”x 2 ½”. Outstanding color illustrations of the four stages of Colic in the horse from good health to death. The top of the box has paper damage with some loss on the front and back panels. There are some scattered small paper wear but overall, the package is colorful and displays very well. **EARLY CURE c1900**.
#71
International Hoof Ointment
Lithographed metal pail from the ISF Company of Minneapolis. Tin collectors call this style pail a “Peanut Butter” pail as that product was sold in this style tin around 1900. For veterinary hoof ointments, this style tin is exceedingly scarce. 4 ¼”x 3 ½”. The side of the tin has an anatomical drawing of a horse’s hoof, bones and tendons of the foreleg. There is paint along the bottom edge. the tin is missing the lid and bale handle. Very rare and desirable. Only the third example that has ever been recorded. We sold this one, the first time in 1997. Here it is again 28 years later.
#72
International Gall Cure
Lithographed tin from the International Stock Food Company (**ISF**) of Minneapolis, MN. “CURES WHILE HORSES WORK OR REST.” 2 ¾”x 1”. Excellent condition overall with only very minimal handling wear. Early Cure tin that is always in demand.
#73
International’s Silver Pine Healing Oil Large $1.00 Size:
Unopened bottle with complete wrap around paper label and contents form the ISF Company of Minneapolis. This is the **previously unrecorded $1.00 size bottle** the company produced. 10 ¼”x 3 ½”x 1 ½”. Label has a dark stain at the upper right corner and the right panel. Used for barb wire cuts and other flesh wounds. One of the largest and most impressive veterinary patent medicine bottle I have seen.
#74
Lightning Horse, Cattle and Poultry Powders
Unopened paper wrapped box from the Herb Medicine Company of Springfield, Ohio. 5 ½”x 3”x 2”. Very colorful wrapper with animal images on three sides and direction on the fourth. Excellent display with just a small amount of paper loss along the bottom edge of the cow image.
#75
Mansfield’s Magic Healing Powder
Unopened canister with contents and paper label from the Magic Food Company of Chattanooga, TN. 5”x 2”. Used to heal all sores on Man or Beast. Every Magic Food wooden stand needs one of these. Slight top edge paper lose and on the reverse.
#76
McDaniel’s Veterinary Absorbent
Unopened bottle with paper label, contents, and partial box from McDaniel Stock Remedy Company of **Pocatello, Idaho**. 7 ¾”x 1 ¼”x 1 ½”. The only example ever from this company and perhaps the only veterinary remedy documented from Idaho. Label has very slight stain in the edges. Box is damaged as seen.
#77
The Mexican Condition Powder for Horses and Cattle
Unopened box with complete and sealed wrap around paper label from Donnell Manufacturing Company of St. Louis. 4 ½”x 2 ¾”x 1 ¾”. Very detailed image of proud looking horse on the front panel. I suspect this horse was named “The Mexican,” but I cannot confirm that on-line. The box is lightly toned but not damaged. An early example of block style packaging that the industry used for horse condition powders.
#78
Moore’s Veterinary Colic Cure
Cardboard box with outside paper label and containing three labeled, screw top bottles, partial evaporated contents and glass dose vial inside. This was produced by the R. F. Moore Chemical Company of Laconia, New Hampshire. My research finds that R. F. Moore was a veterinarian. 6”x 5”x 2”. The condition for the package and three bottles is excellent.
#79
National Dog Medicine
Unopened canister with paper label and contents from the National Hog Medicine Company of Raleigh, North Carolina. 4”x 2 ½”. Used as a tonic and stimulant to the appetite. Label wraps completely around the canister and is intact with only very slight edge wear. Looks like a real photo image of an English Setter on the front.
#80
New York’s Women’s League for Animals Flea Powder for Dogs and Cats
Unopened glass jar with paper label, and contents. According to the label, the Women’s League for Animals was based out of the Ellis Prince Sprayer Hospital for Animals at 350 Lafayette Street, New York City. 4 ¼”x 1 ½”x 1 ½”. Label is toned a light brown, otherwise original condition for the complete package. The Women’s League was incorporated in 1910 and their hospital was opened in 1914. In 1959, the Hospital was renamed “Animal Medical Center.” Rare NYC remedy with a history related to the ASPCA and the Women’s League for Animals.
#81
Parke, Davis Germicidal Veterinary Soap
Embossed, metal canister with original, unused soap bar, paper pamphlet, and box from the Parke, Davis & Company of Detroit. 3 ¼”x 1 ½”. Both the box and metal canister are labeled as POISON. The active ingredient in the soap is listed as 1% Mercuric Iodide. “**A SAFE, CONVIENIENT, ECONOMICAL GERMICIDE IN VETERINARY SURGERY**.” “Remarkable Potency”. Canister is mint original condition. Box is complete with just fading of the printing.
#82
Phenol Sodique with Trade Card
Amber bottle with wrap around paper label, box, and advertising trade card from Hance Brothers & White of Philadelphia. This was a ‘MAN AND BEAST” remedy as the paper label is divided with Hemostatic, Antiseptic, and Disinfectant printing at the top and DISEASES OF ANIMALS below. 7”x 2 ¾”x 1 ½”. Label has some minor paper losses and the box is missing all top flaps. Trade card shows the Pennsylvania State Fair buildings c1885.
#83
Pickaway Heave Powder
Sealed and unopened metal tin with complete paper label prepared by Griswold & Ballard of Circleville, Ohio. 3 ½”x 2 ½”x 1”. **EXTREMELY early cure c1849-1865** based on the name of the company. Dr. Griswold went into the drug business with Ballard in 1849 and left in 1865. Circleville, Ohio is in Pickaway County, thus the name of the Heave Powders. Label has slight wear at the corners. If you are interested in collecting the **earliest of Veterinary Patent Medicines.** This one is for you. Most likely a unique survivor.
#84
Pratt’s Distemper and Pink Eye Cure
Unopened, embossed amber bottle with full contents and paper label from the Pratt Food Company. Embossed: PRATTS / DISTEMPER AND / PINK EYE CURE. 7”x 2 ¼”x 1 ¼”. Label shows minor wear as seen. Scarce Cure bottle with a label.
#85
Pratt’s Liquid Spavin Remedy
Embossed bottle with paper labels from the Pratt Food Company of Philadelphia. Embossed on sides: PRATT FOOD CO. // PHILAD’A U.S.A. 6”x 2”x ¾”. Labels are slightly faded and dirty. Illustration of a horse’s leg on the front label.
#86
Prussian Cureine Salve
Unopened and sealed cardboard box with original tin inside from the Prussian Remedy Company of St. Paul, Minnesota. 2 ½”x 2 ½”x1”. A positive cure for all diseases of the skin. Scarce tin.
#87
Prussian Gall Healer
Lithographed tin from the Prussian Remedy Company of St. Paul, MN. 3”x ¾”. Colorful tin with an interesting presentation on the lid. There is pinpoint scattered paint loss to the lid and significant losses to the side. A light cleaning could improve the brightness overall. A scarce tin from a desirable company.
#88
Q-W Dog Soap Display Box with Three (3) Soaps
Cardboard countertop display box from Q-W Labs in Bound Brook, New Jersey. 7”x 3 ½”x 1 ¼”. Includes one unused bar of Dog Soap in its box and two unused Pine Chaser bars in boxes. Box lid as one corner seam torn but otherwise is in excellent condition. The pop up display when the lid is removed is mint. The soap bar boxes are very good with just minor handling wear. Overall it makes a great dog Soap display item.
#89
Royal Gall Remedy
Unopened bottle with paper label and contents from W. J. McGready of Portland, Maine. Paper label has the tiniest of top edge wear. 7 ½”x 3 ½’x 2 ½”. Only two previous examples documented, the last selling in 2009.
#90
SAL-O-VET Poultry Tonic
Unopened, 1 ½ pound package with contents from the Feil MFG Co., of Cleveland, Ohio. “A TONIC WHICH PUTS POULTRY ON CONDITION TO LAY.” 6”x 6”x 2”. Excellent NOS condition with crisp colors and a great look. Minor corner wear and some light smudges. Package is dated 1914. SAL-O-VET medicines are very hard to come by.
#91
Dr. Sloan’s Chill, Fever, Pink Eye, and Distemper Remedy for Horses and Cattle
Bottle with complete, wrap around paper label and partial contents from Dr. Earl Sloan of Boston. 6 ½”x 3’x 1 ½”. Label claims to CURE many interesting diseases that you do not commonly hear about including **CEREBRO-SPINAL MENINGITIS**, **SCARLETINA**, **PURPURA**, and **COLT DISTEMPER**. “A Specific for the Cure of all diseases of an inflammatory nature.” Bottle and label are excellent. This is the largest $1.00 size and not previously recorded. Very early c1900 example.
#92
Spratt’s Mixed Bird Seed
Empty new old stock (NOS) box with intense color and graphics. Image on front and reverse. No damage. 6 ½”x 4”x 1 ½”.
#93
Spratt’s Sarcoptic Mange Liquid
Unopened metal canister with paper label and box. 5 ½”x 3”x 3”. Image of St. Bernard on the box and a German Shepherd on the label. Excellent, near mint condition. the first and only example I have ever seen. Much, much larger than all other Spratt’s Dog Medicines and quite impressive viewed in person.
#94
Standard Stock Liniment
Unopened, embossed bottle with paper label and contents from the standard stock food Company of Omaha, Nebraska. Embossed: STANDARD STOCK LINIMENT. 7”x 2 ¼”x 1 ¼”. “A Universal Veterinary Liniment.” Excellent condition and the first example ever recorded.
#95
Standard Worm Balls for Horses
Lithographed metal canister with contents from the Our Husbands Company of Lyndon, Vermont. 3 ¾”x 1 ¾”. Excellent condition. Strong color.
#96
Stanley’s Anti-Flea Dog Soap
Unused bar still wrapped in paper, within the outer cardboard box. Made by the John Stanley Company of New York. Bulldog graphics are on the front and back. The colors are strong, but the box has some light water stain, especially on the back. It displays well and the dogface is impressive. 3 ½”x 2 ½”x 1 ½”. A pretty scarce soap.
#97
Union Tonic Worm Powders
Unopened box with complete paper wrapper and contents made by the Minnesota Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Company of St. Paul. 6”x 3 ½”x 2”. “A SUPERIOR AND VALUABLE VERMIFUGE.” There is mild water stain along the bottom edge, mostly seen on the reverse with one light stain around the horse’s rear legs. This is the only example of this remedy to be documented.
#98
Usborne’s Condition Powders for Horses
Large, unopened canister with contents from B. F. Usborne of Utica, New York. Complete wrap around paper label with a c1868 date for the company. 7”x 4”. Excellent condition with no damage. This is the first Usborne remedy to ever be recorded.
#99
Dr. Weare’s Heave Remedy
Unopened box with wrap around paper label and contents from the Dr. Weare Medicine Company of Fairport, New York. This is the earliest name for the company as Dr. Weare later sold out and his name was used on successive companies. 5 ½”x 3”x 3”. This was used for Heaves, Distemper, and Epizootic in horses. The box is in near mint condition with very strong green color overall. I’d date this c1910. No excuses needed for this outstanding example.
#100
Wlbur’s Pink Eye Cure
Bottle with paper labels on the front and back from the Wilbur Stock Food Company of Milwaukee. 7 ¾”x 2 ¾”x 1 ½”. Illustration on the front label shows a man treating his snotty nosed horse. Label is lightly toned. Both labels are complete and in very good to excellent condition. Wilbur’s sold this cure on two sizes and this is the larger of the two bottles.
#101
Wlbur’s Golden Healing OIl
Unopened bottle with wrap around paper labels on all four sides, original contents, and box from the Wilbur Stock Food Company of Milwaukee. 8”x 2 ½”x 1 ½”. This is the larger, 50 cent size. Used for Cuts, Galls and wounds of all types in animals. Paper label illustration on the front is of a man treating a horse for Barb-wire cuts across the chest. This illustration is duplicated on the box. The paper label is excellent condition with no damage but it is generally lightly toned. The box is missing the top side flaps and the top is present but not attached. The box is heavily stained on three sides but all the print and image is easily legible. Only the third example with a box to ever be offered in this large size. The other two examples, with superior condition boxes sold for $725 and $900. While this example does not live in those high altitudes, the consigner does request $100 opening bid for this large and impressive Wilbur’s Remedy.