Vapocresolene lamp collectors gallery premium articles. Antique vapo cresolene medical lamp vaporizer with box pat. The main ingredient, cresolene, was derived from coal tar. There was also a special vapo cresolene lamp used to heat the substance so that the fumes could be inhaled 2. Long battle against the night is marked with great inventions in artificial lightning. This lamp was used for whooping cough, spasmodic croup, nasal catarrh, colds, bronchitis, coughs, sore throat, broncho pneumonia, asthma and other ailments. Antique vapocresolene kerosene lamp medical vaporizer ebay. Consumers were directed to use the product at night in a closed up bedroom. Antique vaporizer for sale vintage antiques for sale. Dyott, inventor the roup burner mark saffords patents vapo cresolene lamps jewelers lamps lamp stoves. Cresolene is a dark liquid with a pungent smell made from coal tar used in the 19th and early. Usa used for inhalation nightly use,a vapor inhalant recommended for loosening mucous discharges in the nose and throat associated with colds.
The burner and mechanism looks like it has been replace. Get the best deals on antique miniature oil lamp when you shop the largest. Antique vapo cresolene oil lamp cure all medical device. A vapocresolene lamp and two original boxes for same. A treatment involved placing a powder in a metal cup, holding it above a flame and breathing the. Antique vaporizing lamp from the collection of dave langerman. Cresol is a chemical found in disinfectants such as lysol, and in pesticides. Although oil lamps have taken on a variety of shapes and sizes throughout history, the basic required components are a wick, fuel, a reservoir for fuel, and an air supply to maintain a flame. The vaporizer includes a small glass jar attached to a screwon oil lamp with a wick. Cresolene is a dark liquid with a pungent smell made from coal tar used in the 19th and early 20th century as a disinfectant1 and to treat various ailments such as colds and measles. Whooping cough, croup, asthma, catarrh, colds, bronchitis. Very old vapocresolene vaporizer from the kerosene lamp days. This is a hand made replacement for the original tray. Some simple and basic, some complicated and lucky they all gave us lamps that we have today so we dont have to consider darkness as our enemy any more.
The chimney, with the filled container, is then replaced upon the lamp p. Unfollow vapo cresolene lamp to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Antique 1880 s vapo cresolene medical oil kerosene lamp vaporizer. There are several examples from history of medical instruments that claimed to cure a plethora of ailments. We have a wide variety of antique lighting available including student lamps, medical lamps, girandoles and early electric table lamps. Vtg late 1800 s drug store pharmacy vapo cresolene co lamp style vapor inhalent. There is an elaborately decorated gilded metal stand with a place for the glass jar and lamp at the bottom and a place at the top of the stand for a small metal tray to rest. In her book, evolution of the night lamp, ann gilbert mcdonald depicts another version. Vapocresolene was advertised as a cure for such things as croup, whooping cough, diphtheria and catarrh. In his book entitled chatham at the crossing of the fishawack john t. Set of six reference books on fenton art glass see more.
Antique circa 1897 vapocresolene vaporizer with original box. See more ideas about oil lamps, antique oil lamps and antique lamps. Vapo cresolene medical lamp for sale oil lamp antiques. We have the best deals on antique vaporizer so stop by and check us out first. Find great deals on ebay for vapo cresolene and vapo cresolene lamp. Antique vapocresolene medical miniature oil lamp, or. One such instrument was the vapo cresolene spirit lamp.
Early in the 19th century, most cities in the united states and europe had streets that were gaslight. Valentine made a crude vaporizer in 1879 in an effort to ease the pain of his young daughter, who lay racked with whooping cough. What kinds of shades were used with century kerosene lamps in america. Rare large antique hanging tin whale oil lamp chandelier 9 large 78in wicks. There was also a special vapo cresolene lamp used to heat the substance so that the fumes could be inhaled. Feb 24, 2015 antique vaporizing lamp from the collection of dave langerman. Nice vapocresolene vaporizer with box and instructions. The lamp is made with white milk glass, embossed bead work and a matching chimney shade. Vapocresolene was patented at a time when universityeducated physicians. The picture shows how it looks on our lamp and how it will look on your lamp. Vapocresolene was marketed as a cureall for a large number of respiratory ailments including whooping cough, pneumonia, asthma, and diphtheria among others. Brass and glass wall oil lamp this is a small, bracket style wall oil lamp and unlike most kerosene wall lamps, the bracket and font holder are brass instead of cast iron.
The vapocresolene vaporizer was sometimes called a lamp because it is similar in appearance to a kerosene lamp, and used the same fuel to heat the liquid cresol with an open flame. An antique circa 1897 vapo cresolene vaporizer with its original box. The lamp, box, and instructions with a few shards and an extra wick. Antique 1890 s vapo cresolene miniature oil lamp vaporizer original box w book. Includes 2 similar art nouveau vapo cresolene 1895 patent date small lamps, 2 small copper and brass lamps and 1 old lamp burner check my photos. Opium lamps differ from conventional lamps for lighting in that they are designed to channel an exact amount of heat upward through their funnelshaped chimneys. Cresolene is a dark liquid with a pungent smell made from coal tar used in the 19th and early 20th century as a disinfectant and to treat various ailments such as colds and measles. The origin of the 1888 date is uncertain, as it is not a normal patent date meaning its not. Arlene keeling, uva professor emerita, whose book nursing and the. I was told this 6inchhigh kerosene lamp is a vaporizer. The words vapo use are embossed on one side of the glass section, and cresolene kerosene on the other. Even philatelically, there ought to be more to vapocresolenes story.
This little bottle contained medicine that was to be used with a vapo cresolene lamp setup. You would light the miniature oil lamp put it on the stand and put vapo cresolene in the medicine tray to vaporize the room. An opium lamp is an oil lamp designed specifically to facilitate the vaporization and inhalation of opium. The soothing vapours soon filled the room and she found relief. Vapo cresolene type medicinal antique vapor lamp with sapphire blue font.
Pictorial history of american presidents item 1184. An antique cresolene vapo oil lamp with victorian brass stand. A vapo cresolene vaporizer in original box, by the vapo cresolene co. Vapocresolene was composed of a byproduct of coaltar.
It is shown on the vapo cresolene lamp and burner as an example only. It has been crafted by hand and is as close to the original as i can make it. We offer a wide variety of antique kerosene lamps, parts, and accessories to both the novice and advanced collector or dealer. The company claimed that inhaling the resulting fumes would cure numerous respiratory diseases, including pneumonia, whooping cough and diphtheria. Clear glass lamp font says vapo cresoline original tin basin at top. Up for auction is an old lamp type vaporizer in its original box.
Antique vapo cresolene medical miniature oil lamp, or kerosene lamp vaporizer. Roman oil lamps defined a lamp is a device that holds and burns fuel, typically oil, as a means of producing light. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. When it is inhaled in any but the tiniest quantities it is very dangerous indeed. Advertising books dolls games guitars movies music memorabilia. The formalin lamps are much less common than the vapo cresolene lamps. Gas lighting for streets gave way to lowpressure sodium and highpressure mercury lighting in the 1930s and the development of the electric lighting at the turn of the 19th century replaced gas lighting in homes. When opened, it contained a small glass lamp, a sturdy, heavy, but gracefully molded, iron stand with an opening at the bottom to hold the lamp and an arm at the top suspending a vaporizer tray over the opening for the lamp. He put a coal tar acid called cresolene in a tin cup and suspended it over a small kerosene lamp. James h valentine was desperately trying to find something to relieve his daughters whooping cough symptoms. The diminutive vapocresolene lamps were designed to burn kerosene and most of the founts are embossed as such. Antique vapocresolene vaporizer in box with directions collectors.
Jul 21, 2016 it was advertised in such a manner that the vaporised form of cresolene had antiseptic superpowers, able to kill all germs incredibly efficiently. Lamp wicks and trimmers leonard henkle, inventor charles f. I will be happy to ship multiple lamps or chimneys together, so you can save on shipping costs. To treat a variety of respiratory disorders, including asthma and bronchitis, one would light the lamp filled with kerosene and place it under the vaporiser cup. Prices do not include shipping, handling or insurance fees. The first vapo cresolene lamp was produced in 1879. I come across these little bottles on occasion, but i have never seen one with a misprint. The original box is in only fair condition with the lid and base loose. Antique miniature vapo cresolene lamp i think this. Items in the worthopedia are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members research needs.
When the kerosene lantern was lit, it warmed the menthol to release a soothing vapor. The vapocresolene vaporizer was sometimes called a lamp because it is similar in appearance to a kerosene lamp, and used the same fuel to heat the liquid. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The first vapo cresolene lamp came into being in 1879. Old asthma treatments varied in efficacy as a child, i suffered from asthma. Vapo cresolene antique medical lamp dated 1888 oil lamp antiques. Aug 12, 2016 vapocresolene was marketed as a cureall for a large number of respiratory ailments including whooping cough, pneumonia, asthma, and diphtheria among others.
There was also a special vapocresolene lamp used to heat the substance. Antique vapocresolene vaporizer in box with directions. Miniature oil lamp chimney fits vapo cresolene burner. This medical vapor lamp circa 1880s features a clear glass well marked. After an indepth analysis of the chemical constituents of cresolene by the american medical association, it was discovered that the vapocresolene lamp used the simple disinfectant, cresol. New listingantique milk glass miniature oil lamp s1183 for your consideration is an antique milk glass miniature oil lamp with embossed bead work and fired on paint. The vapocresolene box appeared large, yellow, and solid on the druggists shelf. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. Once billed as a cureall medical device, the vapo cresoline lamp was pulled from circulations because of false claims. The small clear glass base of the lamp is also marked. Antique vapo cresolene medical lamp vaporizer with box and instructions. Vapocresolene and scherings formalin lamps the lampworks. It was intended to be inhaled as a vapor and the black liquid was heated over a flame using a small lamp. Description and history of oil lamps milwaukee public museum.
Replacement tray for cresolene vapo oil lamp antique. Vapocresolene vaporizer and box, circa 1906 skokies dr. Therefore, unlike the vapo cresolene lamp which was designed for kerosene, the schering lamp was designed as an alcoholfueled apparatus. A great but small vintage partial page original quack medicine and device magazine ad. Find great deals on ebay for vapo cresolene bottle and vapo cresolene lamp. Books dolls games guitars movies music memorabilia paper. Our lamp shop features many hanging victorian library lamps and pulldown hall lamps, as well as finger and table lamps, student lamps, gwtw, etc. There is a black and white drawing of a vaporizer, underneath which is a description of what the medication is for. We have the best deals on cresolene vaporizer so stop by and check us out first. Something with menthol in it was put in the metal dish on the top.
One of the many medically worthless turnofthetwentieth. This vaporizer is an ornate designed cast metal with a small milk glass chimney used for heating up the vapors in the tin cup on top. Bicycle lamps and lanterns burner extinguishers lamp wicks and trimmers leonard henkle, inventor charles f. There was also a special vapocresolene lamp used to heat the substance so that the fumes could be inhaled. Cresolene vaporizer for sale vintage antiques for sale.