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ERGOTIN-CANNABIS BOTTLE
Besides ergotin, this compound contained extract of cannabis and strichnine, which are all difficult to read on the label as a portion is missing.
Embossing: Interlocking initial trademark (WHS & CO). Two original paper labels and original cork.
Color: Amethyst
Height: 3 3/4"
Method of Make: Hand blown in mold, tooled lip, chamfered corners
Period: 1880 -1920
Condition: Labels as seen in photo. There are two shallow chips off upper edge of lip, otherwise bottle is perfect.
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