Embossed glass medicine bottle / patent medicine bottle
Estimated Value
$20-$75
A rectangular embossed glass bottle with a rounded shoulder and short neck, likely a patent medicine or tonic bottle. The front embossing appears to read 'THE GREAT ...' and includes wording consistent with a proprietary remedy, possibly 'Dr. Miller's ... Root ... Kidney ... Liver & Blood ... Specific' or similar. The bottle has a pale aqua tint typical of early machine-made or mold-blown utilitarian glass. The form and embossing suggest it was intended for commercial medicinal use rather than decorative display. The bottle appears complete with its original-style glass stopper or ground-glass top, though the exact closure is difficult to confirm from the image.
Era
Late 19th century to early 20th century (approximately 1890s-1910s)
Origin
United States
Material
Mold-blown aqua/green glass
Condition
Fair to Good; visible surface wear, dirt/staining, and age-related scuffs. No obvious major cracks or chips visible from the photo, but the bottle shows significant internal haze/residue and possible mineral staining.
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 8 to 10 inches tall, 3 to 4 inches wide
Weight
Medium
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium; the bottle appears period-appropriate and genuinely old based on glass color, wear, and embossing, but the exact maker and date cannot be confirmed from the image alone.
Provenance
Likely American patent medicine bottle from a regional pharmaceutical or tonic manufacturer; exact maker unknown due to partial legibility of the embossing.
Historical Significance
Patent medicine bottles are collectible examples of early commercial health products and advertising history. They reflect the era when proprietary remedies were widely marketed with bold embossed claims and often sold through general stores, pharmacies, and traveling salesmen.
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