Vapo-Cresolene vaporizer, circa mid-1880's-1910 was supposed to cure "Whooping Cough, Spasmodic Croup, Nasal Catarrh, Colds, Bronchitis, Coughs, Sore Throat, Broncho [sic] Pneumonia, The Paroxysms of Asthma and Hay Fever, The Bronchial Complications of Scarlet Fever and Measles and as an aid in the treatment of Diphtheria and Certain Inflammatory Throat Diseases." Though interesting and unique in design, it is one of the many medically worthless turn-of-the-century proprietary antiseptics brought to the market. The fancy, gilt painted frame with tin top portion, held the lamp with clear glass font and white chimney. The frame measures 6 inches in height and the removable lamp is 4.5 inches in height. The tin portion is stamped "Patented Aug 8, '88". The clear glass font is embossed Cresolene-Vapo In wonderful vintage condition with no cracks, a surface chip on the chimney, and some tonal loss. Original box with no top included.