#229 • Apothecary Glass Pharmacy Bottles

Part of Gray Gallery - Gold & Silver Jewelry, Jadeite, HONs, Musical Instruments, Nice Furniture (timed auction by K and B Auction)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Available

This lot comprises a collection of a dozen hand painted label apothecary bottles with matching stoppers and period labels such as "BBOMO COLL," "TINCT RUBEIBAB," "OL LILIOR," "ACID ACET PUR," "ACET PLUMBASI SOLUT," "ACID MURIAT OXYGES," among others. Also included are three green glass bottles labeled "ACID ACETYLOSALICYL," "NIPAGIN," and "PHENAZON." These bottles would have been used for storing chemicals and pharmaceuticals in a pharmacy or laboratory. The collection showcases traditional pharmacy glassware design and labeling, reflective of historical pharmaceutical practices. Each bottle appears to retain its original stopper and painted label. These bottles represent a tangible connection to medicinal history and are appealing to collectors of medical or scientific artifacts. jrb.