19TH CENTURY GLASS MEDICAL CUPPING GLASS

19TH CENTURY GLASS MEDICAL CUPPING GLASS

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A clear, hand-blown glass cupping glass of bulbous bell form with a flared, rolled rim, used in 19th century medical practice for wet or dry cupping — a therapeutic technique employed to draw blood to the surface of the skin or relieve congestion, common in both civilian and military medicine of the period. The glass measures approximately 2 to 2 1/4 inches in diameter at the mouth and stands roughly 2 3/4 to 3 inches in height.

The glass shows air bubbles and striations in the fabric consistent with period manufacture, along with light surface wear commensurate with age and use. A pontil mark is present on the base, further supporting a period hand-blown origin. No maker's mark or embossing is present. A small area of foil-like residue is visible near the crown of the glass, likely remnant adhesive from a prior mounting or old collection label.

A nice example of period medical/surgical glassware, displayable on its own or alongside a period surgeon's kit.

CONDITION: Good. Minor surface wear and small residue spot near crown as noted; no chips or cracks observed.   [ss][ph:L]

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