Vintage Bromo-Seltzer Bottle Cobalt Blue Emerson Drug Co Embossed Medicine Baltimore MD

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Vintage Bromo-Seltzer Bottle Cobalt Blue Emerson Drug Co Embossed Medicine Baltimore MD Authentic antique Bromo-Seltzer bottle in the iconic cobalt blue — one of the most recognizable embossed glass medicine bottles in American advertising history. Produced by the Emerson Drug Company of Baltimore, Maryland, and embossed with the brand name and company information directly in the glass. This deep cobalt blue is inseparable from the Bromo-Seltzer brand and makes this an immediately striking display piece. Bromo-Seltzer was introduced in 1888 by Isaac Emerson of Baltimore as a headache and upset stomach remedy. The cobalt blue bottle became the product’s signature — chosen because the color was associated with medicine and pharmacy in the Victorian era, and because it made the product stand out on druggist shelves. Emerson Drug produced these bottles in enormous quantities through the early 20th century, and they were a fixture in American medicine cabinets and drugstores for decades. The bottles became collectibles almost immediately after production ended. This example is in excellent condition. The cobalt glass is deep and rich with no chips, cracks, or cloudiness. The embossing is clear and legible. A clean, display-ready piece in genuine antique condition. Displays beautifully as a windowsill accent (cobalt glass glows in natural light), in a vintage apothecary display, on a pharmacy shelf, or in a curated cobalt glass collection. A natural gift for a bottle collector, antique advertising enthusiast, or anyone who appreciates American pharmaceutical history. Maker: Emerson Drug Company Product: Bromo-Seltzer Origin: Baltimore, Maryland Era: Early 20th century (1910s) Material: Cobalt blue embossed glass Condition: Excellent — no chips, cracks, or cloudiness; embossing clear; cobalt deep and rich Packed with care and shipped insured. Every piece leaves our shop protected to arrive safely.