Sold for A$80
1. Linum Catharticum. 2. Ether Dropper. 3. Eight sided scent bottle. 4. (Symbol) Die Keisserliche Privilegirt Altonatiche W. Kronessents (Symbol) // (Symbol). No Base Mark. (Altona Drops) 5. Dr Sheldon's // For The / Kidneys // Gin Pills // - //. No Base Mark.. Miscellaneous. Bottles. Various 1. 54 mm. 2. 49 mm without stopper. 3. 52 mm. 4. 96 mm. 5. 91 mm.. 1870s - 1910s
N/A. (N/A). 1. Near Mint. Some little spots of haze and the odd minor mark. Linum Carthaticum (Purging flax) was often used in the past as a gentle laxative, and also for the treatment of muscular rheumatism, liver complaints, jaundice and catarrhal problems. 2. Very Good. Hazy throughout. Little spot or two of rust. A few scratches and minor marks. The stopper has a lengthy attachment with a paddle on the end, this would have been an applicator for the contents, maybe ether, but could have been any number of things that needed to be topically applied. 3. Very Good. This would have had a silver cap, this is no longer in place. Ground outer lip from making. A few nicks to the upper lip are from making. Hazy throughout. Small flake to base edge. Little impact flake and small bruise to shoulder. Scuffs and scratches scattered around. 4. VG. Stained throughout. Making fold or lip across the lip. Little surface bubble or two. Some scuffs and scratches, but nothing deep. Lovely colour. 5. Good. Hazy throughout. 5 x 4 mm bruise to front right shoulder. 4 x 3 mm bruise to lower front left. Little nick and surface bruise to rear shoulder. Little nick to right rear lip edge. Some scuffs and scratches. We have sold one of these Gin Pills before, but it was half the capacity, this is the first we have sold in this larger size.This is a very interesting selection of bottles. Estimate: $40-80
