Antique amber apothecary bottle labeled “Calcium Sulphide Tablets” from Eli Lilly & Company, dating to the early 1900s pharmaceutical era and retaining its original cork and contents.
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Bottle retains original historic contents. Sold strictly as a collectible antique apothecary bottle for display only. Contents are not intended for use or consumption.
This authentic early pharmaceutical bottle was produced by Eli Lilly & Company of Indianapolis, one of the most influential American drug manufacturers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The amber glass bottle features the original printed label identifying the contents as Calcium Sulphide Tablets, a medicine historically used by physicians and pharmacies for treating skin conditions and infections during the early pharmaceutical era. The bottle also retains the Pure Food and Drug Act guarantee label on the reverse, a regulatory mark introduced after the 1906 federal legislation that required truthful labeling of medicinal products. This detail places the bottle squarely in the important early regulated pharmaceutical period, when American medicine was transitioning from patent remedies to standardized drug manufacturing.
The bottle still retains its original cork closure along with historic contents, making it a particularly appealing display piece for collectors of antique medical and pharmaceutical items. Early Eli Lilly labeled bottles are sought after for apothecary displays, medical history collections, and vintage pharmacy decor. The rich amber glass, aged paper label, and authentic early 20th century typography give the piece strong visual character, making it ideal for apothecary cabinets, laboratory displays, or dark academia interiors.
Condition shows honest age and wear consistent with a genuine early pharmacy bottle. The original paper label shows wear and age toning but remains readable, and the bottle retains its original cork and contents. The amber glass itself is clean and displays beautifully.
Height: approx. 5.5 in Era: circa 1906–1915 Maker: Eli Lilly & Company Origin: Indianapolis, Indiana Material: amber glass with paper label and cork stopper
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