Description

Offered for sale is this fancy ornate antique brass opiate syringe case and syringe.  

On the front is a space for a monogram – unmarked. 

Brief history:  Once upon a time, before the world decided that maybe heroin wasn’t the ideal cure for a stubbed toe, elegant folks carried little syringe kits like this one – the 19th-century equivalent of having a Headache pill in your bag, if Headache pills made you see colours and forget your address.

This tidy, travel-sized opiate syringe case was the Victorian solution to everything: headaches, coughs, melancholia, mild existential crises. Having a discreet syringe kit wasn’t just practical—it was fashionable. “Do you have the laudanum?” was basically the “got a light?” of its day.

Crafted with care and just a hint of denial, this little set once lived in a waistcoat pocket or a lady’s handbag, ready to deliver blissful ignorance at a moment’s notice. Today, it’s a hauntingly beautiful relic of a time when medicine was 10% science, 90% vibes.

Strictly for display now—unless your idea of DIY is Victorian-style time travel.

Period:  Late 19th century / early 20th century
Style: Ornately carved brass – likely manufactured in the UK (based on design and materials)
Material: Brass or brass plated (on base metal) for the holder.  Brass and glass for the syringe.  
Width: 35 mm, Depth: 13 mm
Height:  65mm 

Condition: Very good – slight wear of the brass case.  No opiate vial with the case.    

Shipping  and shipping costs:  The listed price does not include shipping costs.  Please contact us for shipping costs to your location.  To ensure the item arrives safe and sound, we only use reputable couriers with tracking, insurance, and signature required.