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A Collection of 18 Antique and Vintage Glass Pharmaceutical and Poison Bottles

Lot 188: A Collection of 18 Antique and Vintage Glass Pharmaceutical and Poison Bottles

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A collection of eighteen assorted antique and vintage glass bottles and vials, dating primarily from the late 19th to early 20th century. The group is largely composed of clear glass, with several examples exhibiting a pale aqua or light blue tint characteristic of early glass manufacturing. Forms include small squat jars, narrow miniature vials, cylindrical bottles, and stoppered types. One notable item is a small dark emerald green squat jar. The elongated bottle lying horizontally features pronounced vertical ribbing along its body, a common design element used to distinguish poison bottles by touch. Faint embossed text near the shoulder of this ribbed bottle appears to read GENUINE. The collection reflects typical pharmaceutical and perfume packaging styles of the period.