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Large Antique Pharmaceutical Codeine Apothecary Jar

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A highly collectible and decorative, unusually large, heavy-duty antique English clear glass pharmaceutical medication bottle from the early 20th century. Used by chemists, pharmacists and medical doctors, the industrial quality and quantity demijohn / carboy / apothecary presents splendidly, with thick glass and substantial sized proportions, the body having over a gallon capacity, a cylindrical neck that features a double finger loop handle, tapered with large cork stopper. Retaining remnants of the original pharmacy labels, presently with nicely aged patina, organically distressed with some loss, consistent with age. This particularly rare glassware used to dispense, display and store the narcotic opiate medication, codeine. Label #1 reads: CODEINI SIRUPUS DUPLEX Label #2 reads: Codeine Strod... Codeine Base 24 Alkohol 94• 260ml Stroop (4600 ml) ad 6 Kg Underfoot marked: 3865 S.R.D. U G B 4 Measures: 12" high, 7" diameter.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977226983532

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