Vintage Paxipam Phrenology Bust Paperweight

Updated September 5, 2026

Lot number48
Estimate125.00 - 250.00 USD
AuctionLR Antiques Estate Liquidators Gentleman's Collector Auction
DateSeptember 13, 2026 at 8:27 PM CDT
Auction houseLR Antiques
LocationHouston, Texas

Vintage pharmaceutical advertising paperweight featuring a stylized phrenology-style human bust, marked “PAXIPAM (HALAZEPAM)” on the reverse. Paxipam was the brand name for halazepam, an anti-anxiety medication introduced in the U.S. in the early 1980s and later discontinued. An unusual medical and pharmaceutical advertising collectible. Good vintage condition with minor surface wear; no original box. Dimensions: 2" x 2" x 4 1/2" h

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