H. F. West Ltd Nelson Chemist Dispensing Jar with Original Label c.1950s

H. F. West Ltd Nelson Chemist Dispensing Jar with Original Label c.1950sA small clear glass dispensing jar from H. F. West Ltd., Chemists, at 258 Hardy Street, Nelson, still wearing its original typewritten label. The label reads "Tablets Ostogluconate. Take one tablet three times daily" and bears the pharmacy's name in blue script, along with their phone number: 4794. That four digit telephone exchange dates this piece to mid century New Zealand, most likely the 1950s. H. F. West was a long established Nelson pharmacy.

hinting at a careful collector who knew exactly what they had

A Chinese character panel is visible on the top

Dimensions: 12cm diameter x 7cm H (9cm H including birds)

or ointments in the late 19th or early 20th century

adding texture and elegance to the silhouette

The painted timber frame with its central handle cutout is classic natural history cabinetry

Frame is sound with minor wear

Black sculpted wooden frames with original hangers

Dimensions: 51cm (length) x 39cm (width)

Condition: Fair - notable rim chip (hence price) and small losses to birds

The natural rusted finish provides a beautiful

Heavy patina throughout