S.E. Massengill Calomel Tablets Bottle
This authentic amber glass apothecary bottle once held Calomel Tablets (1000 tablets, 1-10 gr., "Pink and Flavored, Saccharated") and retains its original cork stopper and printed paper label.
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S.E. Massengill Calomel Tablets Bottle, Pink Flavored Saccharated 1/10 Grain, Bristol Tenn-Va Amber Apothecary Bottle, Label and Cork. Professionally packed for fragile shipment. Ships next business day. Full refund if damaged in transit. This authentic amber glass apothecary bottle once held Calomel Tablets (1000 tablets, 1-10 gr., "Pink and Flavored, Saccharated") and retains its original cork stopper and printed paper label. Calomel is a historic mercury-based compound that was widely used in early 20th century pharmacy as a purgative. The label identifies the maker as The S. E. Massengill Co., Manufacturing Pharmacists, Bristol, Tenn.-Va. This early 20th century pharmacy jar is estate found and features aged amber glass and the original paper label, still legible with maker's name and dosage instructions. Collectors and decorators will appreciate its primitive farmhouse appeal, ideal for display in a bathroom, shelf, or medicine cabinet. This is a scarce example and only one is available. Height: approx. 6 1/2 inches Base diameter: approx. 2 1/2 inches Condition: Bottle is free of cracks or chips; minor wear consistent with age
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