Antique F.A. Thompson Capsicum Amber Glass Apothecary Bottle Detroit Label

$69.80

Item Specifics

Type: Apothecary / Pharmacy Bottle with Original Paper Labels

Maker/Brand: F.A. Thompson & Company, Manufacturing Chemists, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.

Product / Content: Fluid Extract Capsicum, U.S.P. (8th Revision, Capsicum fastigiatum)

Color: Amber / Brown Glass

Features: Dual original paper labels (top label with product info; large bottom label featuring a company factory illustration and Detroit, Michigan imprint)

Size: Approx. 7 inches tall (see ruler photos for precise scale)

Condition: Antique / Vintage Display Condition (Original paper labels exhibit wonderful historical age toning, edge wear, and patina; glass body is solid)

Original/Reproduction: Original Antique Pharmacy Collectible

Description

Up for sale is a stunning and historic large antique pharmacy bottle! Issued by F.A. Thompson & Company, Manufacturing Chemists of Detroit, Michigan, this amber glass bottle features exceptional original paper labeling detailing its pharmaceutical contents.

Label Details: Features two crisp, original paper labels. The top label indicates Fluid Extract Capsicum U.S.P. (8th Revision), detailing synonyms (Cayenne Pepper, Red Pepper), botanical origins, pharmacological properties ("powerful stimulant and revulsive"), and precise compounding formulas. The striking lower manufacturer label features an engraving of the company's Detroit facility.

Display Appeal: Standing roughly 7 inches tall in rich amber glass, it has an incredible display presence for any medical antique collection, pharmacy setup, or cabinet of curiosities.

Condition Notes: The bottle is in wonderful antique condition with normal, honest signs of age, including mellow toning and light wear to the original paper labels. Please review all high-resolution photos using the ruler scale for exact measurements and condition details.

Packaged with extreme care and shipped securely with tracking.