Antique Apothecary & Pharmacy Collectibles
At Old School Warehouse, we believe that antique apothecary and pharmacy collectibles represent a fascinating intersection of science, history, and art. Our collection is anchored by an extensive selection of authentic mortar and pestles, alongside rare medicines still preserved in their original paper packaging. These are not merely decorative items; they are the physical remnants of a time when medicine was a craft practiced with precision and care. We travel from New York to California, Chicago to Texas, to source these rare survivors from historic laboratories and century-old pharmacies, ensuring every piece offers a genuine connection to American medical history.
The aesthetic power of this collection lies in the contrast between rugged utility and delicate preservation. From the architectural gravity of heavy iron and stone mortar sets to the intricate hand-blown glass of cobalt, amber, and flint jars, our inventory is curated for its visual and historical weight. We specialize in sourcing items that serve as sophisticated statement pieces, providing an intellectual depth that mass-produced decor lacks. By maintaining the original patina and respecting the weathered textures of these tools, we offer a collection that bridges the gap between the functional laboratory past and a refined contemporary design aesthetic.
Because we prioritize authenticity and rare provenance, we have become a trusted source for Hollywood set designers, commercial curators, and discerning homeowners nationwide. Whether you are looking for a massive display of glass carboys or the rare, quiet detail of a medicine bottle in its original 19th-century wrapper, we provide the expertise to help you build a space that feels grounded and prestigious. When you source from our apothecary collection, you are doing more than decorating; you are preserving a chapter of scientific heritage. We provide the authenticity that visionaries demand and the history that makes a space truly unique.
Stearns Headache Wafers Antique Patent Medicine
$34.00
An exceptional early 20th-century pharmaceutical collectible from Frederick Stearns & Co. of Detroit, Michigan. Highly sought after for its striking, bold green and orange typography, this original cardboard "SHAC" (Stearns'...
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Blair's Gout & Rheumatic Pills Antique Patent Medicine
$42.00
Step back into the golden age of Victorian apothecaries with this fascinating piece of medical history. Blair’s Gout & Rheumatic Pills were one of the most famous 19th and early...
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Jayne's Sanative Pills Antique Patent Medicine
$35.00
Stepping back into 19th-century American pharmaceutical history, this beautifully preserved box of Dr. D. Jayne's Sanative Pills is a stellar find for antique collectors. Produced by Dr. David Jayne of...
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Munyon's Rheumatism Remedy Antique Patent Medicine
$35.00
Stepping back into the peak of late 19th-century American homeopathy, this remarkably preserved box of Munyon's Rheumatism Remedy is a fantastic collector's find. Created by the eccentric and wildly successful...
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Diaparene Antiseptic Diaper Rinse Antique Patent Medicine
$6.00
Offering a unique look into mid-century American baby care and pharmaceutical history, this vintage box of Diaparene Antiseptic Diaper Rinse tablets is an exceptionally clean survivor. Produced by Breon Laboratories...
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Celery Medicine Co. Celery Nerve Pills Antique Patent Medicine
$30.00
Capturing a fascinating chapter of late 19th-century American apothecary history, this remarkably unused clean box of Celery Nerve Pills is a stellar survivor from the patent medicine era. Produced by...
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Dr. Herrick's Sugar Coated Pills Antique Patent Medicine
$65.00
Capturing the essence of 19th-century apothecary history, this remarkably preserved box of Dr. Herrick's Sugar Coated Pills is an outstanding survivor of the American patent medicine era. Marketed heavily under...
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Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills Antique Patent Medicine
$45.00
Originally formulated by William Wright and widely distributed by agent E. Ferrett in New York, these pills were among the earliest and most successful unregulated over-the-counter remedies in American history,...
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Giant Oxie Co. Oxien Pills Antique Patent Medicine
$32.00
Late 19th-century patent medicine history meets bold Victorian graphic design with this exceptionally clean box of Oxien Pills. Manufactured by the famous Giant Oxie Company of Augusta, Maine, these pills...
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Dilaxin Antique Patent Medicine
$5.00
Mid-century patent medicine history meets classic graphic design with this exceptionally clean box of Dilaxin Laxative Tablets. Originally marketed as a dependable digestive remedy, this pocket-sized vintage piece features an...
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Dr. Franck's Grains Of Health Antique Patent Medicine
$28.00
An incredible find for collectors, this original package of Dr. Franck's Grains of Health Laxative Pills carries the undeniable charm of early 20th-century patent medicine history. The unique cylindrical packaging...
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Dr. Burkhart's Vegetable Compound Antique Patent Medicine
$45.00
A turn-of-the-century patent medicine history meets classic graphic design with this exceptionally clean box of Dr. Burkhart's Vegetable Compound. Formulated by Dr. W.S. Burkhart in the late 1890s, this historic...
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Potter Drug Cuticura Remedy Pills
$22.00
Early 20th-century design meets patent medicine history with this beautifully preserved container of Cuticura Remedy Pills. Produced by the famous Potter Drug & Chemical Corporation of Boston, Massachusetts, these chocolate-coated...
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Dr. J.H Schenck's Mandrake Pills Antique Patent Medicine
$55.00
Striking late 19th-century patent medicine history meets classic design with this exceptionally clean box of Schenck's Mandrake Pills. Formulated by Dr. J.H. Schenck & Son in Philadelphia, this classic remedy...
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Dr. Sage's Catarrh Medicine Antique Patent Medicine
$85.00
Striking 19th-century medical lore meets classic design with this exceptionally clean box of Dr. Sage's Catarrh Medicine. Originally formulated to treat "catarrh"—a period term for severe nasal congestion—this remedy became...
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Rowles Mentho Sulphur Compound Antique Patent Medicine
$82.00
Bold early 20th-century graphic design meets apothecary history with this exceptionally clean box of Rowles Mentho Sulphur Compound. The rectangular packaging immediately catches the eye with its vibrant yellow backdrop,...
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Mercirex Ointment Antique Patent Medicine
$22.00
Striking mid-century design meets medical history with this exceptionally clean box of Mercirex Ointment. The flat, rectangular packaging immediately catches the eye with its vibrant red diagonal barber-pole border and...
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Bon-Opto Antique Patent Medicine
$55.00
A remarkably well-preserved survivor of early 20th-century eye care, this original box of Bon-Opto offers a striking window into the history of patent medicine and apothecary branding. The slender, vertical...
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Dr. Spiegel's Stomach & Liver Pills Antique Patent Medicine
$30.00
An incredible find for collectors, this original box of Dr. Spiegel's Stomach & Liver Pills captures the true essence of late 19th to early 20th-century apothecary history. The slender, vertical...
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Humphreys "7" Antique Patent Medicine
$52.00
An incredible find for collectors, this original package of Humphreys "7" carries the undeniable charm of early 20th-century homeopathic and patent medicine history. Featuring its distinct period typography, decorative borders,...
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Formalin Pastils Antique Patent Medicine
$45.00
An incredible find for collectors, this original box of Formalin Pastils carries the undeniable charm of early 20th-century medical and apothecary history. There is something truly special about how the...
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Kickapoo Pills Antique Patent Medicine
$50.00
An incredible find for collectors, this original box of Kickapoo Pills carries the undeniable charm of late 19th to early 20th-century patent medicine history. Featuring its iconic headdress illustration, bold...
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Antique Apothecary Dr. R. Schiffman's Asthmador Cigarettes Pack
$65.00
An incredible find for collectors, this original package of Dr. R Schiffman's Asthmador Cigarettes carries the undeniable charm of early 20th-century patent medicine history. Featuring its distinct period typography, striking...
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Formamint Tablets Antique Patent Medicine
$82.00
This original Formamint Tablets bottle and packaging make an exceptional addition for collectors of antique medicine and pharmacy ephemera. A unique piece of early 20th-century healthcare history, the item features...
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Hooper's Pills Antique Patent Medicine
$80.00
This Hooper's Pills collectible features its original outer wrapper complete with distinctive period typography and classic branding. A fascinating artifact for collectors of vintage pharmacy ephemera and patent medicines, the...
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Cadum Ointment Antique Patent Medicine
$45.00
Add a genuine piece of early 20th-century patent medicine history to your collection with this original box of Cadum Ointment. Perfect for antique pharmacy and apothecary enthusiasts, this collectible features...
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Taylor's Pills Antique Patent Medicine
$80.00
Step back into the late 19th or early 20th century with this remarkable, paper-wrapped package of Taylor's Pills. A striking artifact for any antique pharmacy or patent medicine collection, this...
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Dr. R. Schniffmann's Asthmador Antique Patent Medicine Tin
$75.00
Step back into early 20th-century pharmacy history with this authentic vintage tin of Dr. R. Schiffmann's Asthmador. A fascinating piece of medical ephemera for antique apothecary and quack medicine collectors,...
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Man Zan Ointment Antique Patent Medicine
$14.00
Step back into early 20th-century pharmacy history with this authentic box of Man Zan Pile Ointment. A remarkable piece of medical ephemera for antique apothecary and quack medicine collectors, this...
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H. Planten & Son Antique Rheumatic Pills Antique Patent Medicine
$22.00
Step back into the late 19th or early 20th century with this authentic, paper-packaged box of H. Planten & Son Antique Rheumatic Pills. Produced by one of America's oldest capsule...
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Kola Granulee Antique Glass Bottle
$295.00
Capture a striking piece of 19th-century pharmacy history with this authentic Kola Granulee Antique Glass Bottle. Instantly eye-catching, this collectible bottle boasts a vibrant, deep blue glass hue that beautifully...
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Electric Bitters Antique Bottle
$125.00
Capture a piece of 19th-century apothecary history with this authentic Electric Bitters Antique Glass Bottle from H.E. Bucklen & Co. of Chicago. Boasting a rich, deep amber-brown hue that beautifully...
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Antique Apothecary Bottle/Jar Glass Label 10" Diamond D.
$105.00
Antique Square Apothecary Bottle/Jar Glass Label 8 3/4" tall to lip and 10" with stopper DIAMOND D. Excellent condition as seen in pictures Many more bottles to be listed from...
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Antique Square Apothecary Bottle/Jar Glass Label 7.25" Chinchon
$95.00
Antique Square Apothecary Bottle/Jar Glass Label 7 1/4" tall to lip and 8 1/4" with stopper TR Cinchon AE Excellent condition as seen in pictures Many more bottles to be...
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VINTAGE RARE REXALL DRUG ENAMELED ADVERTISING SHOW GLOBE MINT 8" H LEAVES
$125.00
Circa 1950's or early 60's Rexall Drug Show Globe This is a rare show globe possibly used for gifts and/or giveaways for advertising purposes~This Globe is in mint condition. The...
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Antique Indian Herbs Tablets Pill Box FULL W/Paper Insert (Herbal Medicine) B
$95.00
Antique Indian Herbs Tablets Pill Box
FULL W/Paper Insert
(Herbal Medicine)
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Antique Indian Herbs Tablets Pill Box FULL W/Paper Insert (Herbal Medicine)
$95.00
Antique Indian Herbs Tablets Pill Box
FULL W/Paper Insert
(Herbal Medicine)
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Antique Sealed Green Mountain Ointment Tin Medicine
$70.00
Antique Sealed Green Mountain Ointment Tin
Sealed in original paper wrapping. It is unused and mint. Never opened!
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1950-60 Apothecary Pharmacy Druggist Jar Sanicula 11.75" Tall
$110.00
2 1950-60
Apothecary Pharmacy Jar
Sanicula
11.75" Tall
Beautiful condition
no damage chips nicks etc.
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Vintage W.M.Poythress & Co. Bensulfoid Pharmacy Bottle
$9.99
Vintage W.M.Poythress & Company
Richmond, VA.
Bensulfoid Pharmacy Bottle
3 7/8"T
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Sealed V-J-O Acne Cream Jar / FULL/ Antique Bottle Medicine #2
$22.00
Sealed V-J-O Acne Cream Jar
full unused jar
V,J Chemical Company
Raliegh, NC
2 1/8"Tall x 1 5/8" Diameter
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Sealed V-J-O Acne Cream Jar Antique Medicine Bottle FULL
$22.00
Sealed V-J-O Acne Cream Jar
full unused jar
V,J Chemical Company
Raliegh, NC
2 1/8"Tall x 1 5/8" Diameter
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McKesson & Robbins Medicine Ribbed Bottle Vintage Apothecary Pharmacy
$29.00
McKesson & Robbins Medicine Ribbed Bottle
Sweet Almond Oil
Detroit, MI.
7 "Tall
1/2 Full
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Vintage Parke Davis Co.Medicine Jar Bottle Vintage Apothecary Pharmacy,
$75.00
Vintage Parke Davis Co. Medicine Jar Bottle
Ginger
Detroit, MI.
7 1/2"Tall
1/2 Full
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Vintage Orloff Bergamot Hair Dressing Bottle FULL Unused #2
$95.00
Vintage Orloff Bergamot Hair Dressing Bottle
Black Amethyst bottle with lead ball top
FULL Unused
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Vintage Orloff Bergamot Hair Dressing Bottle FULL Unused
$95.00
Vintage Orloff Bergamot Hair Dressing Bottle
Black Amethyst bottle with lead ball top
FULL Unused
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Antique American Ferment company Caroid Charcoal Pill Medicine Bottle
$30.00
Antique American Ferment company
Caroid Charcoal Pill Bottle
Great label with cork
full
3" Tall
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