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Item Description:
Up for sale is a fascinating piece of antique pharmaceutical history! This clear glass bottle is embossed with the maker's mark "JOHN WYETH & BRO. PHILA." across the shoulder. It features its original cork closure and retains its historic paper label reading "IRON ARSENATE MERCK" overprinted with the retailer label "KANE'S PHARMACY" (Jefferson, N.Y.). Remarkably, the bottle still contains its original vintage medicinal pills/tablets inside.
An exceptional display piece for an antique medical collection, pharmacy shelf, or cabinet of curiosities.
Maker / Embossing: Embossed "JOHN WYETH & BRO. PHILA." on the shoulder.
Label: Original paper label for Iron Arsenate Merck, dispensed by Kane's Pharmacy (Jefferson, N.Y.).
Contents: Includes original vintage compressed pills/tablets inside with a cork stopper.
Dimensions: Stands approximately 3 inches tall (see ruler photos for exact scale).
Condition: Good antique condition with normal age-related wear to the paper label, cork, and glass as shown in the detailed photos. Sold as a historic collectible/display artifact only.
