Large 19th century apothecary jar with printed label under glass.
Price
SOLDItem Ref
6228
Description
Large 19th century apothecary or chemist jar with very nice white, red, black and gold printed label under glass, from the large private collection of a retired pharmacist. The collection includes many bottles, laboratory glasses, potions and pastes, an iron cork press or mould, glass cabinet labels, measures and other items.This empty bottle label is labelled OL: Camphor: for camphor oil. Camphor oil was used in the treatment of nervous depression, acne, inflammation, arthritis, muscular aches and pains, sprains, rheumatism, bronchitis, coughs, colds, fever, flu and infectious diseases.
This bottle has both the pouring and exterior dome stoppers.
Size-8.5 inches tall by 3 inches diameter.
Weight-525 grams.
With just a smooth chip to the underside edge of the exterior stopper, this is in very nice condition overall.
It will be an asset for collection or display.
The last photo shows more of the other bottles in the collection, if more are desired. But this listing is for the one bottle.
Please click on my personal website link in the top left column of this page, or go to www.serpentineantiques.co.uk to see additional items not listed on this site. If you would like additional photos, I am happy to provide them.
Inventory is located in different locations, so please email to verify availability. Thank you.
Internal Ref: 6228
This item is SOLD and is no longer available to purchase.
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