An antique pharmaceutical bottle made of thick cobalt blue glass, intended for the storage of hazardous substances, clearly identified by the regulatory markings "POISONOUS SUBSTANCE" and "POISON." The central label indicates "Cantharis Powder," a preparation derived from common cantharides (Lytta vesicatoria), historically used in pharmacy as a blistering agent, particularly for strictly controlled external uses. The explicit reference to the 1908 Codex allows for precise dating to the very beginning of the 20th century. The bottle has a slender and stable shape, with a straight neck and thick lip, typical of pharmacy bottles for toxic powders. The deep cobalt blue glass served both as protection against light and as a visual warning of danger. The base bears a molded marking "250," corresponding to a standardized capacity. An authentic piece, preserved with its original paper labels.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 (Codex 1908) ✦ Dimensions: Height approx. 16 cm - Diameter approx. 6 cm ✦ Material: Cobalt blue tinted glass ✦ Condition: Good vintage condition; original labels present with wear, stains, and imperfections consistent with age; sound glass with micro-bubbles and manufacturing marks
Antique poison bottle with strong visual presence, emblematic of the regulated pharmacopoeia of the early 20th century, ideal for a cabinet of curiosities, pharmacy collection or apothecary display.
