Early 1900’s Listerine Advertising Pharmaceutical Corkscrew
Early 1900’s Listerine Advertising Pharmaceutical Corkscrew
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Early 1900’s Listerine Advertising Pharmaceutical Corkscrew!
I have been collecting/dealing in Antiques and Collectibles for well over 45 years. Most of the treasures that I acquire are direct from estates or houses. Over the time that I have been been doing this I have ended up setting aside items that were either of specific interest to me or that I felt were especially “unique and eclectic”. This has ended up with my having a rather extensive “personal” collection. I am now at a point in my life that I have to limit this addiction and in fact actually downsize my “collection(s)!” I suggest that you consider adding me to your list of sellers that you follow as I will be offering many “decommissioned” treasures as well as the extensive new acquisitions that I continue to pursue in my semi-retirement!
Those of you that follow my listings have noted that many of my descriptions include historical background. I do this in the hope that it will inspire many, with emphasis being focused on the younger generations towards reviving interest in our heritage and the artistic creativity of our forefathers. All of us have a rich history in common. This is something that we should be curious and proud of! I also invite any and all questions that interested parties may have. It gives me the opportunity to pass on many years of experience. That is what it is all about!
English doctor Joseph Lister demonstrated that use of carbolic acid on surgical dressings significantly reduced rates of post surgical infection, the concept being inspired by Louis Pasteur’s work on microbial infection. Lister’s work, in turn, inspired St. Louis doctor, Joseph Lawrence to develop an alcohol based formula for surgical antiseptic which he named “Listerine” in honor of Lister. In the desire to promote Listerine for wide spread use, Lawrence licensed his formula to local pharmacist Jordan Wheat Lambert in 1881. Lambert subsequently started Lambert Pharmaceutal Company to market Listerine. In 1895 Listerine was promoted to dentists for oral care and by 1914 it became the first over the counter mouthwash sold in the United States, becoming a common household product.
This wonderful little corkscrew was a promotional premium for Listerine about that time. Before you scratch your heads trying to figure out how such a little corkscrew could open bottles of wine, let me point out that many medicines were packaged in bottles sealed with small corks. The approximate 2″ long Listerine corkscrew was perfect for opening these!
The corkscrew is in excellent condition
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A Spectacular Early 1900’s Listerine Advertising Pharmaceutical Corkscrew!
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