Small clear glass laboratory bottle, preserved with its original cork stopper and a handwritten label dated February 20, 1914. The inscription "Ratte colonne vertébrale 398" (Rat spine 398) most likely refers to an animal specimen or preparation, possibly for experimental or anatomical purposes. This type of notation, associated with numbering and a precise date, reflects laboratory practices from the early 20th century, encompassing medical research, comparative anatomy, and early scientific experiments. A rare and evocative testament to pre-war medicine.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Estimated Period: 1914 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 4 x 1.5 cm - (5.5 cm with stopper) ✦ Material: glass, cork stopper, handwritten label ✦ Condition: good overall condition with signs of age, soiling, and patinated label.
A scientific object steeped in history, perfect for enriching an antique medical collection or a cabinet of experimental curiosities.
