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Early 20th c. Collection of Apothecary Herbal
                Medicine bottles

 

Early 20th c. Collection of Apothecary Herbal
                Medicine bottles  Early 20th c. Collection of Apothecary Herbal
                Medicine bottles  Early 20th c. Collection of Apothecary Herbal
                Medicine bottles  Early 20th c. Collection of Apothecary Herbal
                Medicine bottles   




Details

Four antique Apothecary Pharmaceutical medicine and herbal amber bottles. For collectors and enthusiasts of vintage healthcare items and vintage drugstore, medical display.

2 with their original contents (please do not ingest!). 2 without. Largest 5", smallest 2" tall.
  • Largest one is McKesson's and Robbins Oil Thyme - Thyme oil strengthens the nerves, aids memory and concentration, can help with the feeling of exhaustion and combats depression.
  • Labeled bottle with cork is No. 14 Calcium Sulphide - Possibly used for skin conditions (has 3.4's content still)
  • Thin bottle with label is A.S.B. and I. Lilly - Eli Lilly was a pharmaceutical company founded in 1876. The bottle held 500 pills at one time 1-4 gr. Aloin, 1-60 gr. Strychnine, 1-8 gr. Ext. Bellad (Belladonna) lvs., 1-16 gr. Ipicac. (the treatment of habitual constipation!)
  • Smallest round bottle by Hynson, Westcott & Dunning is Mercurochrome: Older brand name for merbromin, a topical antiseptic. (approx. 1.4" full)

One with a cork stopper,Two with early plastic lids and one without a lid. Again, partial original contents which should never be used!
Listing is for all four bottles.

See photos for condition and email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks for looking.


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