Old POISON bottle "Arsenious Acid" - Veterinary use

An antique clear glass pharmaceutical bottle, intended for the storage of a highly toxic substance, clearly identified by the printed markings "ARSENIAL ACID," "VETERINARY USE," and "POISON." Arsenious acid, also known as arsenic trioxide, was commonly used in veterinary pharmacopoeias during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, notably as an antiparasitic and external treatment, under strict usage controls. The bottle has a cylindrical shape with a gently sloping shoulder, a straight neck, and its original paper stopper , typical of pharmaceutical packaging for powders or hazardous substances. The original paper labels, in regulation typography, are still in place and legible. An authentic piece, preserved in its original condition.

✦ Origin: France
✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century
✦ Dimensions: approx. 16 x 6 cm
✦ Material: Clear white glass
✦ Condition: Vintage; original labels heavily patinated with wear, stains, and handling marks; sound glass with internal deposits; old paper stopper present
✦ Contents: Empty bottle, old toxic substance containing arsenic

Antique pharmaceutical bottle with strong historical significance, emblematic of veterinary uses and toxicology of the late 19th century, ideal for a cabinet of curiosities, pharmacy collection or antique medical decor.