Rare 1882 Poison Bottle in excellent condition with original labels
A$380.00
Rare 1882 Poison Bottle in excellent condition with original labels beautiful piece of history
Poison bottles from the 1880s were designed with distinctive colors, shapes, and markings to prevent accidental ingestion, with common styles including cobalt blue, dark green, or black glass and raised “POISON” or skull-and-crossbones designs.
Collecting and Identification Tips
Collectors typically identify 19th-century poison bottles by a combination of:
- Glass color and clarity
- Embossed lettering or symbols
- Shape, ribbing, or facet patterns that aid tactile recognition
- Cork or unusual stopper types to match historical designs