Why a Warner’s Safe Blog?
I have always heard that if you are going to create a web page or, in this case, a blog, you should pick a topic about which you are passionate. For over 30 years, I have collected Warner’s Safe Cures, Remedies, almanacs, trade cards, etc. My collection consists of well over 100 varieties of these bottles, including a couple “one of a kinds.” I have had the privilege of meeting some great and famous Warner’s collectors from around the country and some of the bottles and ephemera purchased from them grace my collection. I hope that those of you that share my passion for Warner’s Safe will join in and share your photos, questions and comments.
The posts on the blog are a collaborative effort by me and other Warner’s collectors. They have generously provided posts, pictures and other information to make this possible and I thank them. Contributors to this blog include Jack Stecher, Mike Seeliger, Ed Ojea, Dave Kyle as well as other collectors and bottle auctions that have made this effort both enjoyable and educational.
Steve Jackson
P.S. This photo of me holding one of the rare labelled Animal Cures was taken by Jack Stecher in front of his showcase of labelled Warner’s in 2001. I wish I could say those were mine, but alas, they were not.
Hi Steve,
I was hoping you could assit me. I have a number of Warners in my collection, however i have a Frankfurt a/m, olive, but it has a German label ! I have never seen one of these before. Have you seen one or know of one at all ? it has puzzled me greatly, I cant find any reference to one.
I am happy to send you some photos if you have an particular email address.
Cheers
dave
David,
The Frankfurt Safe Cure is quite desirable, although the amber is considered more rare than the olive. The fact that your bottle has a label would increase its value depending on the condition of the label. I have two labelled Frankfurts in my collection and I have seen several others. They are pretty rare. Please send me some photos. My email is sjackson@wilsav.com. Thanks.
Steve
Steve – Wow. Just wow! I got to your blog via Caroline’s “The Quack Doctor” and I am so glad I did! What a great blog and (seemingly) on a single subject but we all know how patent medicines cover so much subject matter! I blog often on patent medicine items and ephemera in my own collection. I’m adding you to my blogroll (now!). Well done!
Jim Schmidt
Thanks Jim. I have had a great time doing the Warner’s Safe Cure Blog and finding new aspects of the Warner story to discuss. Thanks for including me in your blogroll and I am happy to return the favor. Another of my passions is the Civil War. The state of medical knowledge at that time is both scary and fascinating. I look forward to reading your posts. All the best,
Steve
Hi,
Just stumbled across this page while googling for Warners.
I was the finder of the 1 Pint AQUA “Safe Nervine London”, that was unfortunately smashed into smithereens before making it to auction! ouch!!
Keep up the good work.
Dan
Thanks Dan. I would love to hear the story, if you can bear to tell it. Any pics of the tragedy? I have one of the few aqua 1/2 pint London Safe Cures and they are rare, but an aqua Nervine. Wow.
Steve
Hi, I am so excited that today at a thrift store I came across a Warner Safe Liver and Kidney cure bottle! I bought it thinking that it was a very interesting bottle, and funny too. Since it said “Liver and kidney cure” I know now a days nothing would ever say “cure” and I have Lupus and know that there are no liver and kidney cures. So I bought it for a whole whopping 3 dollars and was so excited when I looked up the history of the bottle and H. H. Warner himself. I live in Buffalo and also noticed that it was from Rochester which I just visited a few weeks ago and fell in love with the place. I came across your blog and find it very informative and cool that you collect the bottles and I plan on collecting my own too.
Diana,
Glad you stumbled across a Kidney & Liver Cure. I have been collecting Warner’s since the 1970′s and my first was a K&L Cure and now I have 150 of different varieties. Look at the bottom of your bottle. If you see “Crownford China”, then it’s a reproduction. If not, it’s probably original. Warner was a fascinating guy who made a fortune on patent medicine, but then lost it all on risky investments. If you look at my post on the Warner Chronology (http://warnerssafeblog.wordpress.com/2008/12/04/warners-safe-cure-a-chronology/), it will give you a basic history on Warner. Glad you find the blog helpful and best of luck with your collection.
Steve
Hi Steve,
I like your blog. Great stuff!
My name is Matt Gowan. I’m a professor of botanical medicine (CCNM) and an avid photographer.
I don’t suppose you’d ever let me photograph some of your collection?
All the best,
Matt
Hi Matt,
While I would love to have some of my collection photographed, I am not sure about the logistics of it. Not sure where you are located? I would not be comfortable shipping my collection off to someone to photograph. I am located in Virginia, so if you are close by perhaps we can work something out. Thanks for asking.
Steve
Hi there, I stumbled across your blog while doing some research on a map for my Mother in law. She has a Warners Safe Cure Map from 1888 that she found in their attic many years ago. We are trying to find more information on it, and what we should do with it. If you have any information that would be great! I also have a picture of it if that helps.
Amanda,
Your mother-in-law has a nice item depending on its condition. The Warner’s Safe Cure Prize map was a promotional item distributed by the Warner’s Safe Cure Company to promote its brand. In good condition (i.e. without tears or discoloration), the maps fetch $250-300. I have owned several and have one framed on the wall of my office. I also did a blog post back in 2008:
http://warnerssafeblog.wordpress.com/2008/08/06/warners-safe-promotions-safe-cure-prize-map/.
Hope that helps.
Steve
Steve,
Do you know how we would go about selling the map? It is framed, and has hung above the couch for 25 years, but they are downsizing and looking to find a new home for it.
Amanda
If you can email me some photos, I can check with a few collectors I know. With these maps, condition is important. The other possibility is eBay, but it is a bit more difficult to ship framed material. What is the story behind how it got to you MIL?