strange shape, KOCH-O-LENE CURES CATARRH ...netty bottle?

[groundsloth]

I have never seen a bottle this shape before.It looks like the narrow end was meant to go in the nostril or mouth.....any one know? It is embossed:KOCH-O-LENECURES CATARRHDRS KOCH & MAYFIELD119 W 22ND ST N.Y.[attachment=$56_koch_o_lene_cures_catarrh.JPG]

 

[Rika]

I am thinking a neti pot or as they called them in 1901 a nasal douche

 

[glass man]

COOL!! JAMIE

 

[AlleganyDigger]

Very cool, reminded me of something I purchased this spring and then forgot to research it.I think this might be the same type of thing.Free-blown, so unfortunately not embossed. But, it is in very fine condition.I wonder about it's age and purpose?I bought it from a guy who said he bought it at a "swap meet" in the early 1970's, and promptly wrapped it in newspaper. The first light it saw in 40 years was when I unwrapped it this past May.Any thoughts appreciated.[attachment=vv.JPG][attachment=nn.JPG] Thanks,Ron

 

[cowseatmaize]

I think that was an ear syringe, not sure though.

 

[Rika]

Wow very cool can't be many of them left laying around