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Up for sale or sale is a meticulously preserved, historically significant medical practitioner’s collection. Spanning from the early-to-mid 20th century up to the modern era, this lot captures the technological evolution of diagnostic medicine. It serves as a spectacular ready-made display for medical historians, an investment piece for antique collectors, or an authentic, high-fidelity set for theatrical and film production props.Historical Artifacts Included:1. Pre-WWII Eli Lilly & Co. Presentation Doctor's Bag: A classic 1930s Gladstone-style physician's bag. This bag features a deeply textured, black pebbled "walrus-grain" leather exterior, a brass latch mechanism, and a protective leather strap overlay. These bags were historically commissioned by Eli Lilly as elite presentation gifts for medical graduates. The leather boasts an exceptional, rich patina with strong handles and a clean interior frame.
2. Tycos Harvey Triple-Head Acoustic Stethoscope (With Original Literature): The undisputed crown jewel of mid-century cardiology collectibles. This instrument features the rare, rotatable triple-head chestpiece engineered by Dr. Proctor Harvey (incorporating an adult diaphragm, pediatric adapter, and deep brass acoustic bell). It is accompanied by its original dual-bore parallel acoustic tubing, signature black leather zippered storage pouch, and the highly sought-after original Tycos Harvey tri-fold informational brochure (Form No. 5079-21).
3. Vintage Medical Office Accoutrements:
- Authentic pocket-sized Eli Lilly "Aromatic Ammonia" lithograph tin.
- Antique brass-framed, swing-out pocket magnifying loupe used for dermatological or fine clinical examinations.
- Mid-century "Ancef Sterile Cefazolin Sodium" pharmaceutical display box.
4. Legacy Continuity Pieces: To round out the historical timeline, this estate lot also includes a mechanical palm-style aneroid sphygmomanometer (blood pressure gauge) with a thumb-trigger release valve, alongside a modern 3M Littmann Master Cardiology single-sided stethoscope—demonstrating the acoustic leap from the Tycos triple-head to modern tunable diaphragms.Aesthetic & Condition Notes:
This collection is being offered in its authentic, as-found estate condition. The vintage components exhibit a beautiful, honest patina, minor surface aging, and shelf wear that collectors look for to prove historical authenticity. No structural damage or dry rot is present on the vintage leather or specialty stethoscope tubing. Please review the high-resolution photographs to appreciate the exquisite detail and branding marks.
