Early American Medicine Bottles
Very rare 1808- 1820 T W Dyott Dr. Robertsons Family Medicine bottle. The bottle is embossed on one of the narrow sides " Dr ROBERTSON'S". On the front panel the embossing FAMILY MEDICINE. On the other narrow panel the embossed word " PREPARED" and on the other larger panel the embossing " ONLY BY BY T. W. DYOTT"
Crowleyville Neptune Glass Works super rare kelly green colored medicine bottle.1869 to 1871 When have you ever seen one of these before. This bottle was made at Samuel Crowleys Landing just off of Rte 542 in Burlington County New Jersey on the banks of the Mullica River.
H. Lee New York one of the first embossed medicine bottles.This bottle was made for Hannah Lee the widow of Richard Lee Jr.
Louden & Company Cherokee Liniment Philada
From the collection of Rory Martin is the bottle which was made for Louden & Co. Cherokee Liniment Philada This bottle stands 5 1/4" tall, is 12 sided, and has an open pontil. This liniment was first advertised in 1847. It was a destroyer of the Screw Worm and the Blow Fly as well as a powerful application for all diseases of the muscles and joints. This liniment could also be used on horses. This bottle looks like it was made in one of the Mullica river glass works of either Hammonton,or Batsto due to the teal hue I see in the glass. It is definitely a South Jersey product. Outstanding bottle Rory thanks again.
Dr Pinkhams Emmenagogue
From the Collection Of Rory Martin another fine medicine example. Dr Pinkham's Emmenagogue. This bottle is 6" tall and has an applied taper top with a open pontil. There is very little known about the manufacture of these bottles. The story goes that a group of 50 of these were found in the basement of an old store back in the mid 1970's. Rory states that Matt Knapp showed him a possible connection to a Dr. Thomas Matthew Pinkham. His degree was from Cincinnati Medical College in 1828 and was a noted Physician in Ohio. He was thought to have been the Physician of the Elixir for treating women's reproductive disorders called an Emmenagogue. The bottle dates from around 1850. Most examples of these you see are un-dug examples. There have been several of these recovered digging though and it kind of makes one wonder about the success of this stuff.
Dr. Carters Compound Pulmonary Balsam
Dr. Carter's Compound Pulmonary Balsam from Rory Martins collection. A rare Vermont Medicine bottle that, originates from Newbury Vermont and probably dates from around 1840 . Most likely a Keene Product but could be New York State also. The recipe was passed from F & H Keyes. The Balsam contained red. senegae, scillae, sanquinaria, glycyrrhiza, aqua, saccharum, vin. colchici , citrate of morphia, tincture, balsam,toluene, tart. antim, et potass, prepared in the form of a thick syrup. Anodyne properties of which are about 2/3 of the strength of camphor. tinc. opii of the US Dispensetory. Balsam was for consumption, asthma, cough, catarrh, affection of the lungs, croup, colds and pulmonary complaints. Bottle measures 5 1/16 inches tall has a rough pontil mark and a complete thin flared lip indicative of its early age. Thank You Rory!! What a great looking bottle.
From my good friend Rory Martin who has an extensive medicine collection and a wealth of knowledge of old American bottles a very rare medicine bottle known as Lippitts Specific, It is the only known Patent pontiled medicine made from North Carolina.
The only known Patent pontil medicine made from North Carolina. This bottle is extremely rare and light aqua in color with a applied flange lip and open pontil. This bottle measures 1 3/4" X 2 5/8" X 7 1/2" tall. William H. Lippitt lived in Wilmington , North Carolina and owned a General Store selling merchandise and compounding prescriptions. Lippitt's store hours were from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. He would also compound prescriptions from his residence after hours. Lippitts Specific was advertised in the early 1850's and was a cure for Dysentery, Diarrhea, and Summer Complaint.William H. Lippitt was a member of St. James Church in Wilmington and was married with 8 children. His son James Wright Lippitt took over the business in the early 1870's. The other siblings ran various businesses throughout Wilmington. The Lippitt name is quite well known in Wilmington as there is even a Lippitts Point and a Lippitts Wharf.
Dr. E.C's. Balm bottles from the collection of Rory Martin
The actual product name on these bottles is Dr. E. Cooper's Universal Magnetic Balm. Some folks feel this is a Western medicine as early as 1858 it was being advertised and sold by W.R. Strong (proprietor)of Sacramento California and after 1868 sold by Redington & Co. of San Francisco California. These bottles were possibly made by the Baker and Cutting Pacific Glass Works.
Rory feels that this Balm more than likely originated in Rochester New York. Here ads as early as 1857 advertised the Balm. Pierpont & Co (Peter Miller) was a proprietor of the Balm early on and Ransom & Hamlin were proprietors from the late 19th century into the mid 20th century. Not only were the earlier ads from New York, but also far more variations of the bottle can be found from here. These bottles might have been made in Lockport or the Lancaster Glass Works. The two bottles shown with paper labels have the signature L.J.W. Vary. He was an agent of Patent Medicines in Rochester New York. This balm is a sovereign remedy for diphtheria and no other compound in the world can equal it for curing diarrhea, cholera, fever and ague, rheumatism and pains of all kinds. This balm was taken internally and externally as it was applied to bruises, burns and toothaches. After 1905 this balm no longer had "Magnetic" in it's name. It was not an accurate claim and it sold under it's new name into the 1940's.
The two sapphire blue bottles shown are very rare. The cruder of the two being open pontilled. The two labeled botles date from 1890+/- to 1920 and are tooled lips. The 5 bottles shown are different types used from the 1850's to 1920. The single bottle shown is a variation from California. The bottle shows a different style of embossing than what you see on the New York bottles. The Balm bottles range i size from 4 1/2" to 5 1/2" tall.
The ingredients in this balm were 59% alchohol as a solvent for the ginger, benzoin, camphor, eucalyptus, cajaput, sassafras, pennyroyal, wormwood, anise a purely vegetable preparation.
Rory feels that this Balm more than likely originated in Rochester New York. Here ads as early as 1857 advertised the Balm. Pierpont & Co (Peter Miller) was a proprietor of the Balm early on and Ransom & Hamlin were proprietors from the late 19th century into the mid 20th century. Not only were the earlier ads from New York, but also far more variations of the bottle can be found from here. These bottles might have been made in Lockport or the Lancaster Glass Works. The two bottles shown with paper labels have the signature L.J.W. Vary. He was an agent of Patent Medicines in Rochester New York. This balm is a sovereign remedy for diphtheria and no other compound in the world can equal it for curing diarrhea, cholera, fever and ague, rheumatism and pains of all kinds. This balm was taken internally and externally as it was applied to bruises, burns and toothaches. After 1905 this balm no longer had "Magnetic" in it's name. It was not an accurate claim and it sold under it's new name into the 1940's.
The two sapphire blue bottles shown are very rare. The cruder of the two being open pontilled. The two labeled botles date from 1890+/- to 1920 and are tooled lips. The 5 bottles shown are different types used from the 1850's to 1920. The single bottle shown is a variation from California. The bottle shows a different style of embossing than what you see on the New York bottles. The Balm bottles range i size from 4 1/2" to 5 1/2" tall.
The ingredients in this balm were 59% alchohol as a solvent for the ginger, benzoin, camphor, eucalyptus, cajaput, sassafras, pennyroyal, wormwood, anise a purely vegetable preparation.
From the collection of Rory Martin Whitwell's Liquid Improved Opodeldoc.
This is a medicine from Boston Ma. This bottle measures 4 1/2" tall. It has a large flared lip making me believe this bottle is 1830 or earlier. The bottle is colorless, with an open pontil and possibly blown at Keene Glass Works in New Hampshire or in Boston at any number of the factory's there. This Opodeldoc was a sovereign remedy in bruises, sprains, gout, rheumatism, cramp, numbness, stiffness or weakness of the neck or joints, slight burns, scalds, fresh wounds, chilblains. For use on horses and cattle in these cases, it may be considered as inestimable. A nice clear piece that looks to be made of flint glass.
Whitewells Liquid Improved Opodeldoc was advertised in the Saturday, August 5, 1826 Eastport Sentinel (Eastport, ME)
Robert Turlington Balsam Of Life Bottles 1790 to 1820
Swaims Panacea 1822 to 1828 early South Jersey light Green color.
This Swaims 1829 to 1840 fluted panel bottle comes from the Christian Raezer collection. What a great looking bottle.
A near white as ice colored Swaims Panacea 1822 to 1828. This bottle is from the Marc Turner Collection.What a great looking bottle .
London Mustard and Kentucky Mustard
Dalbys Carminative 1825
Godfreys Cordial 1790 to 1820 South Jersey Glass
Dingees Pulmonic Remedy
Charles Howard Dingee was one of three graduates of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy of the class of 1826 the first upon whom the diploma of the College was conferred. His associate graduates were Charles McCormick and William Sharp. Mr Dingee was born in the city of Philadelphia May 22 nd 1805. His early education was at a Friends school on Pine street near Second street. He afterwards wards went to the school of Dr Wiley at Eleventh and Market streets then known as the Latin school. At this school he received honors for proficiency in his studies. After leaving this school he entered the store of the prominent Daniel B Smith as an apprentice to the drug and apothecary business in 1824.
He entered into business with his brother John Henry Dingee also a graduate of this College on Second street near South street in 1829. On account of the impaired health of Mr John H Dingee the partnership was dissolved in 1831 and Charles went into the employ of Nicholas Lennig. He remained with Lennig for two years until he again formed a partnership with his brother and opened a store in February of 1834 at No 145 South Front street under the firm name of Dingee & Brother. It was here that he and his brother developed Dingees Pulmonic Remedy. The product did not sell well and was only available for two years.
The bottle was more then likely blown at Dyottville as Charles had contacted T W Dyott to be an agent for his product also. The tube pontil mark seen on this bottle is very typical of the type blown at Dyott's Kensington Glass works where the practice of using the blow pipe for the purpose of empontiling was used extensively. The mold type square ( using the sunken embossing plates ) was also interchangeable making it quite easy for Dyott to change the names and products in the molds to suit the individual proprietors. John Dingee's health again began to fail and Charles now had to run the business alone . After 7 years the partnership was again dissolved and the business conducted by CH Dingee retaining the old name of Dingee & Brother.
The failure of his sight obliged him to withdraw from active business pursuits he however retained a room in the building where his business had been conducted and here he spent much of his time helping young upstart druggists. The father of Mr Dingee died when Charles was about two years old and he was raised by his mother and his uncle John Henry Fenner. From these two worthy guardians he received the careful religious training which made him in life a man of integrity respected by all his business associates and friends He married early in life but never had any children . Mr Dingee died from paralysis at the house of his nephew 1006 Clinton street on the 30th of December 1879 in the 75th year of his age His funeral attended by the officers of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy .
He entered into business with his brother John Henry Dingee also a graduate of this College on Second street near South street in 1829. On account of the impaired health of Mr John H Dingee the partnership was dissolved in 1831 and Charles went into the employ of Nicholas Lennig. He remained with Lennig for two years until he again formed a partnership with his brother and opened a store in February of 1834 at No 145 South Front street under the firm name of Dingee & Brother. It was here that he and his brother developed Dingees Pulmonic Remedy. The product did not sell well and was only available for two years.
The bottle was more then likely blown at Dyottville as Charles had contacted T W Dyott to be an agent for his product also. The tube pontil mark seen on this bottle is very typical of the type blown at Dyott's Kensington Glass works where the practice of using the blow pipe for the purpose of empontiling was used extensively. The mold type square ( using the sunken embossing plates ) was also interchangeable making it quite easy for Dyott to change the names and products in the molds to suit the individual proprietors. John Dingee's health again began to fail and Charles now had to run the business alone . After 7 years the partnership was again dissolved and the business conducted by CH Dingee retaining the old name of Dingee & Brother.
The failure of his sight obliged him to withdraw from active business pursuits he however retained a room in the building where his business had been conducted and here he spent much of his time helping young upstart druggists. The father of Mr Dingee died when Charles was about two years old and he was raised by his mother and his uncle John Henry Fenner. From these two worthy guardians he received the careful religious training which made him in life a man of integrity respected by all his business associates and friends He married early in life but never had any children . Mr Dingee died from paralysis at the house of his nephew 1006 Clinton street on the 30th of December 1879 in the 75th year of his age His funeral attended by the officers of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy .