A rare large early 20th century vintage inhaler with blue marbling transfer printed in black IMPROVED / EARTHENWARE / INHALER MANUFACTURED / BY / S.MAW SON & THOMPSON / ALDERSGATE ST. LONDON / ENGLAND within a shield to the front with 5 lines of DIRECTIONS FOR USE to the back with an inhalation tube to the back.

Complete with original glass inhalation tube.

The name S.MAW SON & THOMPSON was used by the famous Maw chemist and druggist sundries business between 1870 and 1913.

One of a number inhalers I have listed for sale on eBay - this is the large inhaler on the right in the photograph of 2 inhalers.

WEIGHT:  800 gms (unpacked)

SIZE:  7.85" (20 cms) high,excluding cork and glass inhalation tube.

I have a number of other inhalers and other collectors items listed for sale on eBay - wherever possible I always pack multiple purchases (from same day auctions together) to reduce postage costs for buyers.

CONDITION:  Some very slight residue to the inside from use,otherwise very good condition.The pictures give a fair representation of condition.

Perfect addition to a themed collection.Please view the other collectors items I have for auction this week.

Wherever possible I always pack multiple purchases (from same day auctions) together to reduce postage costs for buyers.I pack to a high standard using bubble wrap,loose fill and polystyrene to prevent damage and disappointment and obtain a certificate of posting for each item when posted.I can accept no personal liability for items damaged or lost in the post if insurance is not purchased at the point of payment.

If buying MULTIPLE ITEMS please ADD TO BASKET and request a total before paying.Overseas shipping costs can then be combined to reduce your postage costs.

PAYMENT METHODS accepted.   UK BUYERS - PAYPAL,cheque or (un-crossed) postal order. OVERSEAS BUYERS - PAYPAL.

Please note if paying by Paypal (to comply with Paypal guidelines) items selling for more than £50.00 (or parcels containing items with a combined sales value of more than £50.00) will be posted within the UK by Royal Mail Special Delivery and overseas by Royal Mail International Signed-For airmail.Both are tracked and insured services.