Old blown glass pharmaceutical bottle from the pharmacy J. Massonnet, located at 37 Grand Rue in Arlon (Belgium). Beautiful apothecary paper label with blue and black typography, handwritten mention "Dover's Powders 0.50". Dover's Powders were an old pharmaceutical preparation derived from the famous Dover's powder (Pulvis Ipecacuanhae et Opii), traditionally combining opium and ipecacuanha. The bottle retains its original ground glass stopper, with beautiful irregularities characteristic of old blown glass.
✦ Estimated period: Late 19th / Early 20th century (circa 1890-1910) ✦ Provenance: Pharmacy J. Massonnet - Arlon, Belgium ✦ Dimensions: approx. 15 × 6.5 cm ✦ Material: Blown glass, paper label, ground glass stopper ✦ Condition: Good general condition, signs of use, small wear and tear on the label, bubbles and irregularities in the glass due to artisanal manufacturing, original ground stopper with signs of use.
Old Belgian apothecary bottle sought after for collections of old pharmacies, drugstores, laboratories and cabinets of curiosities.
