1899 Gutta Percha Watch Case Atomizer Start Price USD 149.95 Current Price USD 149.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, October 08, 2008 End Time Friday, October 31, 2008 Location Beautiful Loma Rica, CA See more about '1899 Gutta Percha Watch Case Atomizer' Description Please read our Auction Policy below before bidding. This is a great Antique Watchcase Atomizer marked American Hard Rubber Co. New York Patented Aug. 1 1899 measuring approx. 3 1/8" wide x 2 1/4" . It was as we understand it used for sniffing liquid medicine but it has stem attatched to the lid that makes it seem possible that it was used for perfume but I could find no documented information as to it's actual use. It is made from a hard rubber also known as India Rubber or Gutta Percha Percha which was probably the earliest form of plastic invented , even earlier than celluloid as I understand it. We have other Gutta Percha items marked Goodyears Patented 1851 . Same type of material, same type of smell. The condition is very nice with some wear which is very typica . The lid unscrews and there is the stem which appears to have the tip missing, a dabber? . A nice 19th century piece. Shipping in USA will be $7.50, insurance extra if desired.Thank you and HAPPY BIDDING!!! Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!