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This is a fine set of four antique, deep amber-brown glass bottles, which were used for pharmaceutical and chemical storage …
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This is a fine set of four antique, deep amber-brown glass bottles, which were used for pharmaceutical and chemical storage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Amber glass was commonly used to protect sensitive compounds from light, which gives the whole grouping a rich, dark hue. Each bottle retains remnants of its original label, documenting its origin from historically important New York and Californian pharmaceutical suppliers.
This collection makes a compelling display for anyone interested in medical history, vintage advertising, or industrial decor.
Details on the featured bottles:
• Boericke & Tafel Triturates Bottle: Identifiable by its distinct paper label from the pioneering homeopathic pharmacy Boericke & Tafel.
• Fritzsche Brothers Inc. Bottle: The label clearly identifies this bottle as originating from Fritzsche Brothers, a company established in New York in 1871 for importing and selling essential oils and aromatic chemicals. This example contained Balsam Copaiba.
• H. Steine & Co. Cologne Oil Bottle: This straight-sided brown bottle for "Ballards Cologne Oil" ties back to the 19th-century American perfume and medicinal market.
• Empty Dispensing Bottle (Unknown): The fourth bottle, with its label almost entirely removed, showcases the beautiful, irregular amber-brown color of the antique glass.
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- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 3.06ʺD × 8ʺH
- Styles
- Early American
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Amber
- Condition Notes
- Antique, good. Consistent with heavy use in a pharmacy or laboratory. The paper labels are fragile and show significant deterioration, … moreAntique, good. Consistent with heavy use in a pharmacy or laboratory. The paper labels are fragile and show significant deterioration, which is expected for their age and contributes to their authentic appeal. No contents are included. less
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