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Lot # 5 - 1890s–1910s Apothecary Bottle & Fruit Jar collection

Opening Bid :	$ 5.00
Start Date/Time:	10-Nov-2026 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time:	17-Nov-2026 7:04:00 PM
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A beautiful, instant collection of twelve (12) authentic antique and vintage utilitarian glass bottles and jars, dating primarily from the late 19th century to the early 1920s.This curated assortment features a stunning palette of historical glass colorations, including classic aqua-tinted industrial glass, crisp clear glass, and highly desirable "sun-purpled" amethyst/lavender hued glass(indicating genuine pre-WWI manganese glass composition).

These pieces offer incredible shelf appeal for antique dealers, glass historians, or rustic farmhouse home decor.

1903–1915 "Economy" Fruit Jar: Features a striking light amethyst purple hue with elegant embossed script lettering. Manufactured by the Kerr Glass Manufacturing Co.
"Citrate of Magnesia" Medicine Bottle: A classic heavy-glass patent medicine container featuring a robust blob-top finish and gorgeous sun-purpled coloration
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Medicine Bottle: Embossed with "14½ OZS / LYDIA E. PINKHAM'S MEDICINE". A post-1906 Pure Food and Drug Act example of America's most famous female remedy
Dr. W.B. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Bottle: Crisp embossed lettering reading "Dr. W.B. Caldwell’s / Monticello, Illinois.
"Vintage "Star" Fruit Jar: An early aqua-tinted utility preservation jar featuring a crisp, embossed five-pointed star.
W.T. Rawleigh's Apothecary Bottle: Distinctive aqua-tinted paneled medicine bottle with classic early 20th-century script branding.
Graduated Pharmacy Bottle: Embossed with traditional apothecary fluid ounce measurement symbols (℥vi / 6 ounces).
Assorted Specialty Pieces: Includes a multi-paneled purple sauce/packing flask, an embossed 7 Fl. Oz. crown-top beverage bottle, and miscellaneous vintage medicine vials.

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Pick-up information will be on the invoice e-mailed after the auction closes.All items not picked up during the designated times will be considered abandoned and may be donated or resold. When possible, and at our sole discretion, an alternate pick-up time may be arranged. If this is possible, an appropriate fee will be charged.

A 12% Buyer's Premium and Sales Tax are added to the winning bid amount when invoiced. Sales tax is waived for licensed re-sellers.

We make every effort to describe lot items as accurately as possible. Expect normal signs of wear associated with antiques, vintage, and used items. We do not list every flaw. All items are sold AS IS WHERE IS. No refunds or returns. Sound Estate Company does not guarantee the working order of any clock, watch, electronic or mechanical device. Dimensions given may be approximate.

Lot # 5 - 1890s–1910s Apothecary Bottle & Fruit Jar collection

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