Skip to main content

Victorian Medicine

Museum Quality Victorian Surgical Prosthetic Limb by W. H. Spratt 19th Century
Museum Quality Victorian Surgical Prosthetic Limb by W. H. Spratt 19th Century

Museum Quality Victorian Surgical Prosthetic Limb by W. H. Spratt 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

With its original materials intact and maker’s mark clearly legible, the prosthetic offers collectors a direct connection to the history of Victorian medicine, early prosthetic desig...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

A mid Victorian Mahogany Travelling Dressing Case or Medicine Chest by Thomson
A mid Victorian Mahogany Travelling Dressing Case or Medicine Chest by Thomson

A mid Victorian Mahogany Travelling Dressing Case or Medicine Chest by Thomson

Located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

A handsome mid-Victorian mahogany travelling dressing case or medicine chest by Thomson, London, dating from the mid-19th century.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Pharmacist's Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Apothecary Measure, Victorian
Antique Pharmacist's Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Apothecary Measure, Victorian

Antique Pharmacist's Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Apothecary Measure, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique pharmacist's medicine cup. An English, glass and leather apothecary measure, dating to the Victorian period, circa 19000.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Antique Apothecary Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Chemist's Measure, Victorian
Antique Apothecary Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Chemist's Measure, Victorian

Antique Apothecary Medicine Cup, English, Glass, Chemist's Measure, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique apothecary medicine cup. An English, glass and leather chemist's measure, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Glass

Materials

Glass

Antique Vintage Victorian Ceramic Apothecary Medicine Shop Display Jar Bottle
Antique Vintage Victorian Ceramic Apothecary Medicine Shop Display Jar Bottle

Antique Vintage Victorian Ceramic Apothecary Medicine Shop Display Jar Bottle

Located in Sale, GB

- A beautiful blue and white Victorian apothecary jar, circa 1900. - Excellent glass and gilt lettered plaque to the front with original lid

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Jars

Materials

Pottery

Set of Nine 19th C English Victorian Treen Ware Boxwood Medicine Bottle Holders
Set of Nine 19th C English Victorian Treen Ware Boxwood Medicine Bottle Holders

Set of Nine 19th C English Victorian Treen Ware Boxwood Medicine Bottle Holders

Located in Haarlem, NL

A set of nine 19th century Victorian treen turned boxwood medicine bottle holders.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Boxwood

Hegeman & Co. Large Pitcher w Basin 1837 Stoneware Drugs Medicines NY Apothecary
Hegeman & Co. Large Pitcher w Basin 1837 Stoneware Drugs Medicines NY Apothecary

Hegeman & Co. Large Pitcher w Basin 1837 Stoneware Drugs Medicines NY Apothecary

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Hegeman & Co. Large Pitcher w Basin 1837 Stoneware Drugs Medicines NY Apothecary. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: Basin: 5" H x 14" Diameter Jug: 12" H x 9" W x 7" D.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Stoneware

1850 12 Hand Coloured Botanical Plates From the American Practice of Medicine
1850 12 Hand Coloured Botanical Plates From the American Practice of Medicine

1850 12 Hand Coloured Botanical Plates From the American Practice of Medicine

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A collection of 12 mid-19th century hand colured engravings of botanical specimens from the American Practice of Medicine, 1850 Each has been professionally mounted and framed in a ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Set of 3 Vanity Fair Spy Caricatures – Named Victorian Figures, 1883
Set of 3 Vanity Fair Spy Caricatures – Named Victorian Figures, 1883

Set of 3 Vanity Fair Spy Caricatures – Named Victorian Figures, 1883

Located in Langweer, NL

This group presents three identifiable figures from Victorian Britain, representing law, medicine, and politics within the upper circles of society.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of 19th Century Brass Parabolic Reflectors
Pair of 19th Century Brass Parabolic Reflectors

Pair of 19th Century Brass Parabolic Reflectors

$2,280 / set

H 35.75 in W 16 in D 12 in

Pair of 19th Century Brass Parabolic Reflectors

Located in Chicago, IL

With striking silhouettes and a soft metallic sheen, the reflectors live on as storied sculptures and offer a glimpse at the curious equipment of Victorian-era science & medicine. H...

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Antique Silver Gilt Medicine Spoon
Antique Silver Gilt Medicine Spoon

Antique Silver Gilt Medicine Spoon

Unavailable

H 0.04 in W 0.04 in D 0.04 in

Antique Silver Gilt Medicine Spoon

By Holland, Aldwinckle, & Slater

Located in London, GB

A very good Victorian medicine spoon with original gilding and having a hammered decorative finish to the handle.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English More Dining and Entertaining

Antique Victorian Oak Bead Board Medicine Wall Cabinet, circa 1900
Antique Victorian Oak Bead Board Medicine Wall Cabinet, circa 1900

Antique Victorian Oak Bead Board Medicine Wall Cabinet, circa 1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian medicine wall cabinet offers oak construction with shaped crest over beadboard cabinet with double paneled doors having incised bordering and opening to shelved ...

Category

Early 20th Century North American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Oak Apothecary Ship Medicine Cabinet Cupboard 30"
Antique Victorian Oak Apothecary Ship Medicine Cabinet Cupboard 30"

Antique Victorian Oak Apothecary Ship Medicine Cabinet Cupboard 30"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian oak country / farmhouse / apothecary style wall medicine / spice cabinet cupboard featuring teal blue painted interior with multiple shelves / cubbies, and lithogra...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Oak Apothecary Medicine Curio Display Cabinet Cupboard 23"
Antique Victorian Oak Apothecary Medicine Curio Display Cabinet Cupboard 23"

Antique Victorian Oak Apothecary Medicine Curio Display Cabinet Cupboard 23"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian Oak apothecary wall hanging medicine spice curio trinket display cabinet cupboard.

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Set Antique Vintage Victorian Blue Glass Apothecary Chemist Medicine Bottles
Set Antique Vintage Victorian Blue Glass Apothecary Chemist Medicine Bottles

Set Antique Vintage Victorian Blue Glass Apothecary Chemist Medicine Bottles

Located in Sale, GB

The contents were listed on the label often in Latin, which was the language of medicine up until recent times.

Category

Early 20th Century British Bottles

Materials

Glass

1850 Ten Hand Colored Botanical Plates From the American Practice of Medicine
1850 Ten Hand Colored Botanical Plates From the American Practice of Medicine

1850 Ten Hand Colored Botanical Plates From the American Practice of Medicine

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A collection of ten mid-19th century hand colored engravings of botanical specimens from the American Practice of Medicine, 1850 Each has been professionally mounted and framed in...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Corner Medicine Cabinet C1890
Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Corner Medicine Cabinet C1890

Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Corner Medicine Cabinet C1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Victorian Walnut & Burl Corner Medicine Cabinet C1890 Measures- 22.5"H x 14"W x 8.75"D

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Small Antique Corner Medicine Cabinet, English, Bow Front, Cupboard, Victorian
Small Antique Corner Medicine Cabinet, English, Bow Front, Cupboard, Victorian

Small Antique Corner Medicine Cabinet, English, Bow Front, Cupboard, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique corner medicine cabinet. An English, flame mahogany bow front hanging cupboard, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.  

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Vintage Decalcomania Medicine Cabinet
Vintage Decalcomania Medicine Cabinet

Vintage Decalcomania Medicine Cabinet

Sold

H 28 in W 20 in D 6 in

Vintage Decalcomania Medicine Cabinet

Located in New York, NY

Vintage decalcomania medicine cabinet. Late Victorian period green painted and gilt bordered four shelf mirrrored hanging cabinet/cupboard with gilt foil borders, floral and cherub a...

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paper

1910s Doctors/Veterinarian Wall Cabinet Buffalo NY Medicine Shelf
1910s Doctors/Veterinarian Wall Cabinet Buffalo NY Medicine Shelf

1910s Doctors/Veterinarian Wall Cabinet Buffalo NY Medicine Shelf

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Very early twentieth century hand-crafted hardwood wall mount cabinet. Two shelf inside, that are affixed. To shelf liners and three old aluminum flat head screws were inside for mo...

Category

Vintage 1910s American Late Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Oak

Antique Champion Towel Supply Oak Wood Bathroom Mirror Vanity Medicine Cabinet
Antique Champion Towel Supply Oak Wood Bathroom Mirror Vanity Medicine Cabinet

Antique Champion Towel Supply Oak Wood Bathroom Mirror Vanity Medicine Cabinet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Champion Towel Supply Co. Oak Wood Bathroom Wall Hanging Medicine Cabinet with Towel Bar. Circa 1900. Measurements: 24.5" H x 17" W x 5.5" D.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Medicine Cabinet
Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Medicine Cabinet

Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Medicine Cabinet

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Antique Apothecary box made of solid mahogany with two brass shaped escutcheons and flush fitting carry handle to the top. Opening the doors of this splendid unusual apothecary b...

Category

Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mahogany Apothecary Medicine Box with Brass Corner Brackets 19th Century
Antique Mahogany Apothecary Medicine Box with Brass Corner Brackets 19th Century

Antique Mahogany Apothecary Medicine Box with Brass Corner Brackets 19th Century

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Large Mahogany apothecary box with brass corner brackets for added strength and brass flush carrying handles and drawer pull. The interior of the apothecary box features 16 labelled...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Inlaid Wood Wall / Medicine Cabinet
19th Century French Inlaid Wood Wall / Medicine Cabinet

19th Century French Inlaid Wood Wall / Medicine Cabinet

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

Offered is this fine antique French marquetry small wall hanging cabinet with original key and two shelves. It is great cabinet for medicine or simply hang above toilet for toiletry!

Category

Antique 19th Century French Victorian Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Nine Antique Victorian Glass Apothecary Bottles, 19th Century
Set of Nine Antique Victorian Glass Apothecary Bottles, 19th Century

Set of Nine Antique Victorian Glass Apothecary Bottles, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A set of nine 19th Century Victorian antique glass apothecary / chemist / medicine bottles of cylindrical form with original glass stoppers to the top, each having original applied l...

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Bottles

Materials

Glass

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Victorian Medicine", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Victorian Medicine For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the victorian medicine you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each victorian medicine for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, glass and wood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer victorian medicine, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each victorian medicine bearing Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made victorian medicine has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Morris & Co. and Philip Webb are consistently popular.

How Much is a Victorian Medicine?

The average selling price for a victorian medicine at 1stDibs is $1,767, while they’re typically $260 on the low end and $30,227 for the highest priced.