This fascinating medical antique lot features a matched pair of late 19th-century Vapo-Cresolene lamps complete with their rare original printed tin box. Patented and manufactured during the Victorian era, these specialized vaporizers were marketed worldwide as a relief and inhalation treatment for whooping cough, diphtheria, and various throat diseases. Comprising an ornate cast-brass stand, glass fuel reservoir, burner, and vaporization pan, this medical curio offers a remarkable glimpse into historical domestic therapeutics and patent medicine history. Good vintage condition overall; brass stands show a pleasant aged patina with minor surface wear. One lamp retains a bulbous glass chimney while the other features a straight replacement chimney; glass reservoirs and burners are intact. The original tin box shows typical age-related wear, surface foxing, and oxidation consistent with age and material. Dimensions: 16 cm (h) each
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