
Amber glass medicinal bottle embossed "DELERY COMPOUND"
Estimated Value
$15-$50
Tall rectangular amber glass bottle with a long neck and embossed vertical lettering reading "DELERY COMPOUND." The bottle appears to be a pharmaceutical or medicinal container, likely used for a patent medicine, tonic, or compounded remedy. The amber glass would have helped protect contents from light degradation. The form is utilitarian, with molded shoulders, a flat base, and a simple closure. No maker's mark is visible in the image, and the exact product identity is unclear without additional labeling or provenance.
Era
Early to mid-20th century (likely 1920s-1950s)
Origin
United States (likely, based on English embossing and bottle style)
Material
Amber glass with cork or stopper closure
Condition
Good overall condition with visible surface wear, minor scuffs, and possible residue/age-related haze; no obvious major chips or cracks visible from the image
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 9-11 inches tall, about 2-3 inches wide
Weight
Light
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium — the bottle appears period-appropriate and the embossing is consistent with vintage pharmaceutical glass, but the exact age and authenticity of the specific product cannot be confirmed from the image alone
Provenance
Likely from a pharmacy, apothecary, or household medicine cabinet in the United States. The embossed branding suggests commercial distribution rather than a handmade or local-only product.
Historical Significance
Medicinal and patent medicine bottles like this reflect early 20th-century consumer health culture, when branded remedies were widely sold in pharmacies and through mail-order or general stores. Embossed glass packaging is of interest to collectors of pharmaceutical history and antique bottles.
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