Antique British Royal Navy / Admiralty Cobalt Blue Tactile Poison Bottle w/ cap For Sale

Title: Rare Antique 19th Century British Royal Navy / Admiralty Cobalt Blue Glass Poison Bottle – 8 oz. Variant with Ground Glass StopperDescription:
Up for sale is a stunning, highly collectible Victorian-era Admiralty Poison Bottle crafted in a deep, vibrant cobalt blue glass. This historical piece was officially issued by the British government for use by the Royal Navy.The front lower panel features exceptional, crisp embossing showing the distinct Government Broad Arrow (Crow\'s Foot) mark, the size \"8\", and the letter \"N\" (designating Navy property).True to its purpose as a safety container, the bottle features distinct vertical ribbing on three sides. This tactile texture allowed sailors, medical staff, and shipboard personnel to instantly recognize the bottle as containing dangerous or poisonous materials by touch alone, preventing fatal accidents in pitch-black or low-light cabin conditions.Item Specifics & Details:

• Color: Brilliant Deep Cobalt Blue Glass
• Capacity: 8 oz. (Embossed)
• Markings: Embossed Broad Arrow (\"↑\"), \"8\", and \"N\" on the lower front panel
• Design: Rectangular shape with vertical ribs on three sides, flat smooth reverse panel
• Top/Closure: Includes its matching, authentic ground-glass stopper
• Era: Late 19th Century / Victorian (Circa 1880s–1890s)

Condition Description:
The bottle is in Excellent antique condition with no chips, cracks, or flea bites anywhere along the body, rim, or glass stopper. The cobalt blue glass retains a beautiful, bright luster and gloss, and the embossed military lettering remains exceptionally sharp and legible. The interior is clean with only minimal, natural age-related character. Please review the high-resolution images provided, as they serve as the ultimate confirmation of condition.Packaged securely and shipped with extreme care to ensure safe arrival. Feel free to message me with any questions or if you need additional photos. Thanks for looking!