Antique Absorbine Veterinary Liniment Bottle

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Antique early 1900s W.F. Young ABSORBINE veterinary liniment bottle in exceptional deep amber glass, featuring bold embossed lettering, excellent clarity, and beautiful early glass character. This is the original veterinary ABSORBINE product made by W.F. Young of Springfield, Massachusetts, rather than the later and much more commonly encountered Absorbine Jr. bottles. Absorbine was developed as a veterinary liniment for horses and became one of the best-known American horse and veterinary medicine products of the period. The front of the bottle is boldly embossed: ABSORBINE $2.00 PER BOTTLE MF’G BY W.F. YOUNG P.D.F. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. U.S.A. The base is embossed with the T.C.W.CO. / U.S.A. glassmaker mark associated with the T. C. Wheaton Company, one of America’s important pharmaceutical and laboratory glass manufacturers. Based on the W.F. Young company designation, documented $2.00 Absorbine pricing, glassmaker mark, bottle construction, and manufacturing characteristics, this example dates to approximately the early 1900s, circa 1901–1919. The glass is especially attractive. In normal light it displays as a rich dark amber, while strong natural backlighting transforms it into a brilliant glowing orange-gold. Numerous bubbles and subtle manufacturing irregularities throughout the glass add considerable character and are consistent with early bottle production. The raised embossing is strong and clearly defined, making this an excellent display example for a serious antique bottle collection. DETAILS Maker / Brand: W.F. Young Product: Absorbine Veterinary Liniment Location: Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Date: Circa 1901–1919 Glassmaker: T. C. Wheaton Co. Base Mark: T.C.W.CO. / U.S.A. Color: Deep amber / orange amber when backlit Material: Embossed glass Original Use: Veterinary / horse liniment medicine Country of Origin: United States CONDITION Excellent to near-mint antique condition with exceptional color, clarity, and strong embossing. The bottle retains the normal characteristics expected in early glass, including bubbles, slight manufacturing irregularities, and minor age-related surface wear. These are part of the bottle’s original manufacturing character rather than modern damage. Please review all photographs carefully for the exact condition, including detailed views of the mouth, embossing, sides, and base. Photographs are considered part of the description. COLLECTOR INTEREST This bottle would make an outstanding addition to a collection of: Antique medicine bottles Veterinary medicine bottles Horse medicine advertising Patent medicine bottles Amber glass bottles Embossed bottles Apothecary bottles Early American pharmacy items Drugstore advertising T. C. Wheaton glass W.F. Young advertising Equestrian antiques Early 1900s bottles Primitive medical collectibles Country store and mercantile displays Unlike the later Absorbine Jr. bottles frequently encountered today, this is the earlier veterinary ABSORBINE version with the embossed “$2.00 PER BOTTLE” wording and Springfield, Massachusetts attribution. Its exceptional amber color, prominent embossing, early pharmaceutical history, and attractive glass character make it particularly well suited for display. Carefully packed for safe shipment. antique Absorbine bottle, W.F.