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ANTIQUE #SA1098265

Apomorphia Morphine & Atropine Cocaine Drug Vials Storage

£375    $485    €450
Antique fitted black leather pocket case containing three glass vials, circa 1900
 
Marked morphine & atropine, cocaine and apomorphia.
 
Hicks'' Patent
 
White and clear glass tubes with black glass labeling
 
Nickel plated screw on covers over rubber seals with small pull out sealing plugs
 
All in excellent condition with no damage or repair, all plugs and covers removable.
 
Height of case 2,7/8''
 
A rare and cultural-historically interesting collectable
 
The tubes are empty, rubber seals aged.
 
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In the mid-19th century, morphine and cocaine were considered miracle drugs in the United States and Europe. They were added to food, cigarettes, ointments, powders, and even cough lozenges for children. Additionally, American doctors started prescribing morphine, other alkaloids, and cocaine more frequently to their patients, often without a severe medical indication.
 
These substances became particularly popular among upper- and middle-class women as remedies for “women’s troubles” such as nervousness, headaches, depression, and lethargy. The uncontrolled use of narcotic substances led to addiction in patients, and over time, drug addiction became an increasingly severe problem. In 1915, the United States implemented a law to regulate the production, distribution, and consumption of products containing opiates and cocaine.
 
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Antique Number: SA1098265
Dateline of this antique is 1900
Height is 7.4cm (2.9inches)
Width is 4.4cm (1.7inches)
Depth is 1.8cm (0.7inches)
Antique #SA1098265, shown on this page, originates from 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1900
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