{"product_id":"antique-traveling-apothecarist-glass-vial-case-with-vials","title":"Antique Traveling Apothecarist Glass Vial Case with Vials","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique traveling apothecarist set housed in a compact black leatherette case, designed for portability and organized storage. The case opens to reveal multiple fitted rows of clear glass vials secured by spring clips, allowing contents to be carried safely while in transit. One vial retains an original handwritten paper label, offering a tangible link to the set's working history. The layout reflects practical field use, likely intended for a traveling apothecary, physician, or pharmacist making house calls or working across dispersed rural communities.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPortable medical and pharmaceutical cases like this were widely used before centralized pharmacies became commonplace, enabling practitioners to transport measured doses, tinctures, and compounds efficiently. Their durability, standardized vial sizing, and compact footprint made them essential tools rather than display objects, which contributes to their appeal today as authentic working artifacts of early medical practice.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bag is in great overall condition with light surface wear consistent with age. Hinges, clasp, and handle function properly. Glass vials appear intact and free from cracks or chips, with one vial retaining its original label. Interior fittings remain secure and functional.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n15\" L x 5.25\" D x 5.25\" H (closed)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 18675 - 010626\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42704062545963,"sku":"18675","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/6e542beb-d015-5bcc-9781-aa35c8657968.jpg?v=1768595766","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/antique-traveling-apothecarist-glass-vial-case-with-vials","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}