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Antique Amber Glass Apothecary Bottle w/ Original Paper Label
"COMMERCIAL ALCOHOL – 94 Per Cent." (c. 1908)
Up for sale is an authentic antique pre-Prohibition amber glass apothecary / pharmacy bottle featuring its original paper label.
The paper label retains crisp black lettering and references the U.S. Treasury Decision effective July 1, 1908, explaining the updated legal naming standards ("commercial alcohol" / "cologne spirits"). A fantastic historical piece for pharmaceutical collectors, vintage barware displays, or medical history collections!
Key Details & Features:
Original Label: Intact front paper label reading "COMMERCIAL ALCOHOL - 94 Per Cent." with Treasury Decision fine print.
Dimensions: Stands approximately 11.5 inches tall and 4.5 inches in diameter at the base.
Glass: Heavy, deep brown/amber glass with a classic lip finish.
Condition:
Pre-owned antique condition.
Glass: No major cracks or large chips observed; minor surface wear and bubble inclusions typical of turn-of-the-century glassmaking.
Label: Original paper label is present with age toning, light discoloration, and mild edge wear.
Please inspect all photos closely as they form part of the condition description.
$64.80
Sale price
$64.80
Regular price
Antique Amber Glass Apothecary Bottle Commercial Alcohol 94% Label 1908 11.5
$64.80
Sale price
$64.80
Regular price
"COMMERCIAL ALCOHOL – 94 Per Cent." (c. 1908)
Up for sale is an authentic antique pre-Prohibition amber glass apothecary / pharmacy bottle featuring its original paper label.
The paper label retains crisp black lettering and references the U.S. Treasury Decision effective July 1, 1908, explaining the updated legal naming standards ("commercial alcohol" / "cologne spirits"). A fantastic historical piece for pharmaceutical collectors, vintage barware displays, or medical history collections!
Key Details & Features:
Original Label: Intact front paper label reading "COMMERCIAL ALCOHOL - 94 Per Cent." with Treasury Decision fine print.
Dimensions: Stands approximately 11.5 inches tall and 4.5 inches in diameter at the base.
Glass: Heavy, deep brown/amber glass with a classic lip finish.
Condition:
Pre-owned antique condition.
Glass: No major cracks or large chips observed; minor surface wear and bubble inclusions typical of turn-of-the-century glassmaking.
Label: Original paper label is present with age toning, light discoloration, and mild edge wear.
Please inspect all photos closely as they form part of the condition description.