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Up for Buy it Now or Best Offer (really! make an offer!), an extremely rare, original bottle and box for Godfrey\'s Cordial, made by Styron-Beggs Co. Chemists Newark, Ohio. Bottle once contained alcohol, 5%, and for every fluid ounce, 1 3/5s (one & three-fifths grains of opium). This drug/medicine could be given to adults, but was also intended for children! Box measures approximately 6\" x 2\" x 1\" and bottle measures approximately 5\" x 2\" x .75\" Bottle comes from before the era of drug prohibition, it is empty and aofferes by all rules, regulations, and guidelines. Box indicates bottle contains poison, with a skull and crossbones. Recommended antidote includes Strong emetics or stomach pump, dash cold water in face; keep in motion; strong coffee; artificial respiration. One side of box touts GREAT SEAL FLAVORS, which include raspberry, rose, orange, pineapple, strawberry, almond, banana, and cinnamon (It Pays to Demand Great Seal Brand). Other side of box speaks to the company\'s stellar reputation.One side of bottle has original label with antidote instructions which read, Emetic of Mustard Water or Sulphate Zinc, or tickle palate with feather. After vomiting give strong coffee, bathe face with cold water, and use action to keep our charge conscious UNTIL YOUR PHYSICIAN ARRIVES. Other side embossed:GREAT SEAL
THE STYRON BEGGS CO
NEWARK, OHIOFor conditions, please review photos closely using the magnifying tool or zoom in! Original bottle and box for Godfrey\'s Cordial by Styron-Beggs Co. Chemists Newark, Ohio. The box is missing its top and on one side, someone used tape to keep the box together. While not optimal, better taped than gone altogether! Bottle and label are in great shape, and though the box is fragile and has signs of wear, it looks great, displays well, and with gentle handling, will have more years ahead. If you have questions or would like to see more photos, please ask! Thanks for looking and PLEASE MAKE AN OFFER!!!No international buyers, please!Be sure to check out my store for more fun, unique, vintage, antique, rare finds, one of a kinds, collectible and historical items. As always, MAKE AN OFFER, unless option unavailable.
