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Dr. Nelson's Improved Inhaler - Antique English Advertising Pot - Large Size, c. 1900

Dr. Nelson’s Improved Inhaler – Antique English Advertising Pot – Large Size, c. 1900

$69.00

 

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This antique Dr. Nelson’s Improved Inhaler, is a type of ceramic inhaler used in the 19th and early 20th centuries for steam inhalation therapy. These were commonly used for respiratory ailments like colds, asthma, and other breathing issues.

Dr. Nelson’s inhaler’s were designed to be filled with hot water and medicinal additives like menthol or eucalyptus. The user would inhale the steam through the mouthpiece to help clear congestion.

The pot reads:

DR. NELSON’S
IMPROVED
– INHALER

DIRECTIONS FOR USE
REMOVE MOUTHPIECE, HALF
FILL INHALER WITH BOILING
WATER REPLACE MOUTHPIECE
& APPLY LIPS TO IT. BREATHE
FREELY IN & OUT IN ORDINARY
FULL RESPIRATION

Excellent clean condition with beautiful, crisp black transfer and no chips or cracks. Please view the images for the best description.

Measures: 6 1/2” tall x 5” wide x 2” opening x 3 1/2” base.

Most pots have some level of crazing, may have spots of discoloration, light hairline cracks and minor chips and fleabites that only add to its character and do not detract from its display value. These are expected due to age, use and let’s not forget they were often buried for decades before being dug up.

This is an authentic antique advertising pot sourced during my recent buying trip to England. I have been sourcing these wonderful antique pots for over 12 years from sources who are actually digging them up in ancient rubbish sites all over England. I purchased my first antique Advertising pot when my husband and I had the wonderful opportunity to live in England in the 1980’s. Our daughter was born there and we enjoyed living in England so much we often went back to visit after returning to the US.

Interestingly, this same daughter’s husbands job moved them to London were we have enjoyed visiting our grandchildren and traveling the countryside antiquing.

On our many visits we have became friends with many of the “diggers” excavating the ancient dumpsites all over the UK and now source thousands of pots top down from them every year. I still love the charm they add to every room they are placed in.

Returns are not accepted on these rare authentic pieces but please contact if you have any questions.

 

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