Description: For sale is an antique hard narcotic medicine bottle containing a morphine cocktail to cure all your pains an ailments real and imaginary. Company changed the narcotic morphine to heroin when it was introduced in 1899 to medicines as a safer drug for the public. It's from the 1890's-1900 era in sparkling original condition. This quack drug was advertised to cure coughs, colds, asthma, bronchitis, croup, lung disease, consumption (tuberculosis), sore throat & give general comfort . With claims of just a small amount will give total relief. Strict government warnings were issued on it's habit forming properties and a danger to the public's welfare. Bottle was hand blown in a mold with a hand finished double collar lip and sunken panels on all sides. This attic fresh bottle has no chips, cracks, damage or stains... none finer. Sunken panels on all sides and it stands 7-1/4" tall. Front embossed; AYER'S... side has; CHERRY, other side has; PECTORAL and back; LOWELL, MASS. Bottle is in premium condition with new cork included. All shipping is sent out directly using the USPS Ground Advantage service. Thanks for looking.
Price: 16.5 USD
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
End Time: 2024-11-11T03:30:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Volume: 8 oz.
Color: Aqua Blue
Hard Narcotic Medicine: Hand Blown Cork Top
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States