Eli Lilly Calcium Sulphide Tablets Bottle
This antique amber apothecary bottle is labeled "1000 TABLETS, CALCIUM SULPHIDE, 1-2 GRAIN" from Eli Lilly & Company of Indianapolis, and retains its original cork stopper and historic contents.
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Eli Lilly Calcium Sulphide Tablets Bottle, 1000 Tablets 1/2 Grain, Antique Amber Apothecary Bottle with Label, Cork and Contents. Professionally packed for fragile shipment. Ships next business day. Full refund if damaged in transit. This antique amber apothecary bottle is labeled "1000 TABLETS, CALCIUM SULPHIDE, 1-2 GRAIN" from Eli Lilly & Company of Indianapolis, and retains its original cork stopper and historic contents. Sold strictly as a collectible antique apothecary bottle for display only. Contents are not intended for use or consumption. This 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 paper 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 label bears the Eli Lilly & Company Indianapolis building graphic and lettering. The bottle still retains its original cork closure along with its 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 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 Maker: Eli Lilly & Company Origin: Indianapolis, Indiana Material: Amber glass with paper label and cork stopper
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