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This is an authentic Civil War era Elixir of Opium bottle that comes in a beautiful display case and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. The bottle is a rare and unique piece of history from the 1860s conflict. The display case is the perfect way to showcase this piece in your collection.
This original item from the Civil War era is a must-have for any militaria collector. The bottle is in excellent condition and the display case protects it from any damage.
Case Reads:
Union and Confederate Doctors use opiates liberally on their military patients for relief of pain from wounds as well as simple complaints of not feeling well due to constipation. Morphine, derived from opium was injected into patients by the recently developed scarce syringe, 29,828 ounces of morphine sulphate was dispensed to Union Soldiers. This Opium bottle with pontil base was used by a Civil War Veteran for the pain he suffered from wounds he received during his service as a soldier in the Civil War.
Display case is glass topped and measures 8 x 12 x 1
