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Antique 1920s Bickmorine Bickmore Powder Veterinary Tin — Old Town, Maine New Old Stock
A wonderful piece of early 20th-century American veterinary and agricultural advertising history.
This is an original Bickmorine Bickmore Powder 8-ounce metal tin, manufactured by The Bickmore Company of Old Town, Maine, U.S.A.
The colorful yellow lithographed tin features the iconic Bickmore horse imagery and original printed advertising for Bickmorine Powder, described on the container as an astringent antiseptic for superficial wounds and sores on horses and cattle.
The reverse retains the original printed directions for use, making this especially interesting as a historical veterinary collectible.
The tin also retains the original 70-cent price, manufacturer information, and agency information printed on the original label.
Historical Dating
The Bickmore Company was already marketing Bickmorine internationally by 1920, and trademark records document Bickmorine in connection with The Bickmore Company with a February 1921 priority date. The distinctive tin design is consistent with the 1920s era.
Condition
NEW OLD STOCK (NOS): This original Bickmore container appears to remain unopened and unused, with its original contents still inside. It has been preserved in its original condition and exhibits age-related cosmetic wear consistent with its age. The contents have not been inspected or removed. This item is offered strictly as a historical collectible and veterinary-history/advertising artifact, not for veterinary, medical, animal-treatment, or other use.
UNOPENED ORIGINAL VINTAGE/ANTIQUE STOCK. The container has never been opened. It exhibits age-related surface wear, oxidation, scratches and discoloration consistent with its age. Contents have not been inspected and are not being represented as suitable for use. This listing is offered as a historical collectible.
The tin displays beautifully for its age but shows genuine age-related wear consistent with an antique advertising/veterinary container.
There are scattered scratches, scuffs, spotting, surface wear and areas of oxidation/rust, particularly around the metal rims. There is also some wear and discoloration to the original lithographed finish.
The original graphics, lettering, horse illustration, decorative borders and reverse directions remain clearly visible.
Please examine all photographs carefully, as the photographs are an important part of the condition description.
Original Contents & Collectible Notice
This original Bickmorine Bickmore Powder tin appears to remain sealed and unopened. I have not opened the container or removed the original contents, so the condition of the powder inside has not been inspected.
Because this is an antique veterinary product, it is being offered strictly as a historical collectible and advertising/veterinary-history artifact, not for veterinary, medical, animal-treatment, or other use. The original contents should not be used.
The container has been preserved in its original form rather than opened or altered. Buyers should be aware that the tin exhibits age-related wear, including surface scratches, discoloration and oxidation consistent with its considerable age.
Please review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the This Item Is Desirable
Smithsonian Connection: The Bickmore Company has a documented presence in the collections of the Smithsonian\'s National Museum of American History. The Smithsonian holds several historic Bickmore veterinary products, including Bickmore Gall Salve, Bickmore Fly Salve and Bickmore XYZ Ointment. This Bickmorine tin is an original Bickmore veterinary product from the company\'s historic Old Town, Maine operation.
This is more than an old container — it is a piece of American veterinary, equestrian and agricultural advertising history.
Collectors of veterinary memorabilia, antique advertising, horse collectibles, agricultural history and early American product packaging will appreciate the unusually attractive lithography, horse imagery, original directions and Old Town, Maine manufacturer identification.
The combination of Bickmore branding, equine imagery, early veterinary advertising and 1920s dating makes this a particularly fun display piece for a collection, tack room, office, farmhouse or veterinary-themed Specifics
BrandThe Bickmore CompanyProductBickmorine Bickmore PowderTypeVeterinary Medicine MedicineAnimalHorse, CattleAnimal TypeEquine, LivestockCountry of OriginUnited StatesCountry/Region of ManufactureUnited StatesManufacturerThe Bickmore CompanyPlace of ManufactureOld Town, MaineMaterialMetalColorYellow, GraphicsHorseSize8 ozContainer TypeTinTime Period
