Rare set of two antique medical cupping glasses , in blown and tinted glass, formerly used in traditional medical practice.
These objects, now diverted from their original use, have become real curiosity pieces , highly valued for apothecary display cases, curiosity cabinets or decorative arrangements.
Cupping glass n°1
– Translucent frosted glass with blue glass button
– Height: 9 cm
– Diameter: 4.8 cm
– Weight: 69 g
– Very good overall condition
Cupping glass n°2
– Dark red / burgundy tinted glass with dark button
– Height: 6.5 cm
– Diameter: 5.5 cm
– Weight: 46 g
– Note: some small old chips on the top and edges (no fragility)
Period: late 19th – early 20th century (circa 1890–1920)
Material: blown glass
Origin: Europe (old medical work)
These cupping glasses were used to create a vacuum by heating the air before applying them to the skin, according to the medical practices of the time.
Today, they are appealing for their timeless aesthetic , their deep hues and their ability to tell the story of medicine from yesteryear.
Old object – sold as is, with its traces of time, which contribute to its authenticity.
Free delivery to a relay point for Belgium and France.
Fast and careful shipping.