Antique US Apothecary Bottle by W, T & Co. c 1880-90- Liq. Calcis

*** Contents will be emptied prior to shipping, contents will not be sold or shipped.

These antique W, T & Co. apothecary bottles make for wonderful conversation pieces. 

Dating from the late 1880s to 1890, these glass bottles produced by the Whitall Tatum Company (USA) are a fascinating slice of medical and industrial history when pharmacists would make up compounds by measuring from these bottles. Often these prescriptions would be made up and sold to customers on the spot in twists of paper. Pre turn of the century, these bottles would have been produced by hand, using both mouth-blowing processes and individual plate molds. 

These are antique apothecary bottles and are therefore for display purposes only.

We have additional apothecary bottles and jars in stock, for more information please visit us instore. 

Bottle Label: Liq Calcis

Notes: Liquor Calcis, Solution of Lime, Lime Water, (F.) Eau de chaux. (Historically it was used in diarrhoea, diabetes, heartburn etc.) May also be known as Lye Water.

Manufacturer: W, T & Co.

Age: Circa 1890

Price: $150 AUD

Measurements: Approx. 9 by 9 base, 26cm high

Condition Notes: Very good antique condition, with paper labels still intact. Some slight fleabite chips to stopper etc.

Contents will be emptied prior to shipping, contents will not be sold or shipped.