Rare 1920s Verona 30 F All-Brass Steam Inhaler (Italy) Antique Collector Item

This is a Verona 30 F all-brass steam inhaler, manufactured in Italy in the 1920s by ICO (Industria Costruzioni Ottiche / Verona). These elegant devices were designed for therapeutic steam inhalation to ease respiratory symptoms such as colds, sinusitis, and bronchitis. What makes this example especially desirable is its unused condition . Most surviving examples show wear or missing parts; this one has been preserved intact for nearly a century. ✨ Features Authentic Verona 30 F model, c. 1920s Brass construction — rich patina, excellent craftsmanship Original Italian instruction sheet included Never used for its intended purpose A beautiful collectible piece of medical and industrial design history Height: 7.5 in Base diameter: 6 in 💡 Collector Interest The Verona 30 F is recognized by European museums (e.g., Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia “Leonardo da Vinci”, Milan) as a representative Italian medical apparatus from the early 20th century. Examples rarely appear outside Europe, and almost never in unused condition — making this piece an exceptional find for collectors of antique medical instruments or brass scientific devices. 📦 Condition Overall excellent antique condition. The brass body retains its original aged patina (can be polished with Brasso) Please note: the inner metal cup that supports the glass insert shows some age-related fracture/hairline crack, consistent with material fatigue due to age. See pictures for more details.