Old amber glass pharmaceutical bottle with original handwritten label. It contained red mercury oxide, a mercurial compound formerly used in pharmacy and dermatological preparations before the gradual abandonment of mercury-based treatments due to their toxicity. Beautiful pharmacy specimen with its old handwritten label, cork stopper, and traces of preserved contents.
✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century (circa 1900-1930) ✦ Provenance: Old pharmacy / dispensary ✦ Dimensions: approx. 9.5 × 3 cm ✦ Material: Blown amber glass, paper, cork stopper, old pharmaceutical contents ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, signs of use, wear and tear, original handwritten label with old patina, cork stopper present.
Old amber glass apothecary bottle with handwritten red mercury oxide label, ideal for an old pharmacy collection, medical curiosity cabinet, or pharmacy decoration.
