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19th Century Medicine Glass in Leather Case
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19th Century Medicine Glass in Leather Case

19th century
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Medicine glass and minim measure. The glass etched on the sides with the amount of “teaspoons” and “tablespoons,” along with a tiny vile etched with “drops” each stored in a round maroon leather travel case.

The top of the interior cover is marked in gilded letters S, Maw, Son & Thompson, London. In 1814 George Maw, a former Lincolnshire farmer, purchased a surgical plaster factory at Whitecross Street in London. The factory soon began to manufacture surgical instruments and later expanded to produce a variety of medical and pharmaceutical products. George retired in 1828 and his second son, Solomon took over. George retired in 1828 and his second son, Solomon took over. In 1860 Solomon Maw’s son, Charles, was taken into partnership and the firm was renamed S. Maw & Son.

The perfect gift for a medical professional, in superb condition.

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William Rand Antiques has dated this Antique Medicine Glass Measure to the 19th Century.

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Medicine glass and minim measure.
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The glass etched on the sides with the amount of “teaspoons” and “tablespoons,” along with a tiny vile etched with “drops” each stored in a round maroon leather travel case.
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fig 1. A 19th-century cylindrical burgundy textured leather case with gold embossed text reading Medicine Glass and Minim Measure alongside its fitted clear glass measuring cup.
fig 1. 19th Century Medicine Glass in Leather Case

The top of the interior cover is marked in gilded letters S, Maw, Son & Thompson, London. In 1814 George Maw, a former Lincolnshire farmer, purchased a surgical plaster factory at Whitecross Street in London. The factory soon began to manufacture surgical instruments and later expanded to produce a variety of medical and pharmaceutical products. George retired in 1828 and his second son, Solomon took over. George retired in 1828 and his second son, Solomon took over. In 1860 Solomon Maw’s son, Charles, was taken into partnership and the firm was renamed S. Maw & Son.

The perfect gift for a medical professional, in superb condition.

Date of Manufacture

William Rand Antiques has dated this Antique Medicine Glass Measure to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A 19th-century cylindrical burgundy textured leather case with gold embossed text reading Medicine Glass and Minim Measure alongside its fitted clear glass measuring cup.

19th Century Medicine Glass in Leather Case

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William Rand Antiques
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IM8 1JP
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William Rand Antiques
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A 19th-century cylindrical burgundy textured leather case with gold embossed text reading Medicine Glass and Minim Measure alongside its fitted clear glass measuring cup.
19th century medicine glass in leather case
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A 19th-century cylindrical burgundy textured leather case with gold embossed text reading Medicine Glass and Minim Measure alongside its fitted clear glass measuring cup.
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  • ObjectApothecary Equipment
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Leather, Paper
  • ColourBurgundy, Green, Clear
  • MotifsGold embossed lettering, Textured crosshatch leather, Cylindrical form, Fitted interior casing

This nineteenth-century Victorian apothecary equipment forms a compact cylindrical ensemble consisting of a medicine glass and minim measure housed inside a fitted case. The outer container adopts a cylindrical form covered in textured crosshatch burgundy leather, while the lid bears gold embossed lettering reading Medicine Glass and Minim Measure. Inside, a pink paper lining frames the green fitted interior casing, which holds a clear glass measuring cup beneath a small green stopper with a gold emblem. The overall scale of the round travelling case measures roughly 6 cm across and 6 cm in height. Placed upon a bookshelf within a gentleman's library setting, this piece contributes a historical medical aesthetic to the interior space. The durable construction preserves its functional purpose from the nineteenth century while serving as a decorative display item today.

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Glass components should be washed gently with warm water avoiding abrasive chemicals, whereas the leather casing requires dry dusting and occasional light treatment with a specialist leather preserver.

These small scientific objects serve well as cabinet curiosities, styled on a bookshelf, placed inside a glass display dome, or arranged alongside dark timber desktop accessories.

Authentic period examples feature period-accurate gilded serif lettering, hand-engraved or etched fluid measurements on the glass, and natural, age-consistent wear on the leather casing and internal lining.

The measuring cups were typically formed from clear molded or blown glass, while the protective outer cases were constructed from cardboard or wood covered in textured leather with stamped gilt lettering.

These specialized glass vessels were used by apothecaries, physicians, and households to accurately measure liquid medicines in fluid drams and minims, ensuring precise medicinal dosages.
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