Vintage Harmozone Inhibitory Antiseptic Tube Original Box NOS Newburyport MA For Sale

Vintage Harmozone Inhibitory Antiseptic Tube Original Box NOS Newburyport MA
Vintage Harmozone Inhibitory Antiseptic — Original Sealed Tube and Box

An intriguing piece of American medicinal history, this vintage Harmozone Inhibitory Antiseptic comes with its original cardboard box. The tube remains sealed and has never been opened, preserving its original presentation for the vintage medicine, pharmaceutical, and medical memorabilia by the Harmozone Company of Newburyport, Massachusetts, this product was marketed as an antiseptic preparation for superficial wounds, minor cuts and burns, sore throats, and skin irritations. Its original packaging provides a fascinating glimpse into the language, ingredients, and marketing of earlier American medicinal products.

The tube\'s label identifies the product as an inhibitory antiseptic and lists a net weight of 165 grains. The printed directions describe mixing the preparation with cold water to form a creamy paste, with separate instructions for dry application.

Historical Significance

The Harmozone name is documented in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, which catalogs a Harmozone medicinal preparation dated approximately 1920. The Smithsonian\'s example is a different object from the tube offered here, but its institutional record establishes the historical presence of the Harmozone brand in American medicinal history.

The exact manufacturing date of this particular tube has not been established. Its original packaging, company identification, and surviving label make it an interesting candidate for further historical research.

Condition and Originality

• Original Harmozone Inhibitory Antiseptic tube.
• Sealed and never opened.
• Original cardboard box included.
• Box exhibits age-related yellowing, staining, creasing, wear, and damage.
• Tube and packaging display the character and patina associated with age.
• Please examine all photographs carefully; they form part of the condition description.

Important note about the contents:

Although the tube remains sealed and has never been opened, the present condition, quantity, and physical state of the contents cannot be verified. Given the age of the product, some contents may have dried out, deteriorated, or evaporated over time. The tube is being sold as a vintage collectible, not on the assumption that its original contents remain intact or usable.

Vintage Medicinal Collectible Disclaimer

This item is sold strictly as a historical collectible and is not intended for medical, therapeutic, cosmetic, or personal use. Do not open, apply, ingest, or otherwise use the contents. The original product\'s historical labeling describes the manufacturer\'s claims at the time; those claims are not current medical advice or an endorsement of efficacy or safety.

A distinctive addition to a collection of vintage pharmaceutical packaging, antique medicine containers, American medicinal history, or New England memorabilia.

Item SpecificsBrandHarmozoneProduct NameInhibitory AntisepticTypeVintage medicinal preparation / pharmaceutical Old Stock (NOS); sealed, never openedManufacturerHarmozone CompanyLabeled Location14 First Street, Newburyport, MassachusettsCountry/Region of ManufactureUnited StatesDate of tube and cardboard boxContentsUnverified; may have deteriorated or evaporatedNet Weight Printed on Label165 grainsItem Length4.75 inchesItem Width1 9/16 inchesItem Thickness9/16 inchWeight0.6 ozColorYellow/orange tube; original printed labelSubjectMedical history, vintage pharmaceuticalsCalifornia Prop 65 WarningNot determined; do not invent a warningHandmadeNo evidence to establish this