Vintage Defender Rubber Hot Water Bottle Throat Ice Bag Vintage Defender Rubber Hot Water Bottle Throat Ice Bag.

This is an unusual shaped rubber Hot Water Bottle. It is a molded throat ice bag. With a hole in each end, the string could hold it in place around the neck for proper placement.

It is marked with a Shield containing the word defender, which is inside a circle. Made by United Drug Company, Boston, U.S.A. End of box also says St. Louis and Toronto, Can. It sold for $1.08.

The lid is Black Bakelite and screws into what appears to be a zinc neck. Comes with what appears to be a homemade linen sleeve, and in the original box. NO papers.

Measures approx 14 inches long X 3 inches wide.

Shows usage, but is basically clean and in good pliable condition. The box shows edge wear and considerable water stains on lid.

Great vintage Advertising or Home Medical Equipment collectible.
Condition: used
Manufacturer: unknown