Set of Three Vintage Amber Glass Apothecary Bottles by Owens Illinois Glass Co.

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Set of three vintage American amber glass apothecary/medicine bottles known as "Druggist's Packing Bottles" coined by the Illinois Glass Company, … Read more Set of three vintage American amber glass apothecary/medicine bottles known as "Druggist's Packing Bottles" coined by the Illinois Glass Company, an early producer in the US of these particular bottles.
At least two of these examples were manufactured by Owens-Illinois Glass Co. of Toledo Ohio, evidenced by the brand cypher present to the reverse of two of the three bottles (ca. 1930, USA).
Composed of 'blown-to-mold' glass, a method accepted as 'hand-blowing', exhibiting a smattering of bubbles within the glass itself (molds were incorporated in manufacturing and hand-finished). Further, amber glass was used to protect light-sensitive materials.
Minimal wear present (light scuffing). One bottle has a rough top edge (not damage or loss -- the rough edge is smooth and occurred during manufacturing).
H: 13.5" x Diameter: 5.5" See less