THE COMPLETE STEAM ATOMIZER WITH ORIGINAL BOX

C. 1870s-1880s. “Codman & Shurtleff Complete Steam Atomizer, Apparatus No. 15.” Early medical steam atomizer comprising a dark metal cylindrical burner housing on a molded base, a spherical brass steam reservoir, a side-mounted wooden handle, an adjustable glass atomizing tube and shield, a glass medicine cup, and associated burner fittings. Accompanied by its original wooden packing case, which retains printed multilingual operating instructions. The apparatus was designed to atomize medicinal liquids for treatment of the throat and lungs. Condition is good overall for its age, with scattered oxidation, tarnish, darkening, surface scratches, finish loss, and handling wear to the metal components. The glass atomizing assembly is damaged, with detached broken sections present. The wooden case exhibits age-related wear and discoloration, with losses to the printed paper labels.

Condition: (Very Good).

Item Dimensions: Box: 8 - 1/4" x 4 - 3/4" x 8 - 1/2".