Antique OPEN PONTIL Tool Lip Hand Blown Genuine Essences Bottle Medicine

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$139.15
Color
Aqua
Bottle Type
Medicines & Cures
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
condition
Used
  • Antique circa 1850s - 1865 (Civil War Era)
  • Early... it's an open pontil bottle with a hand tooled lip
  • 5" T
  • Nice clean bottle; No chips, no cracks, no ghosting.
  • Embossed
  • I package well and ship out daily!

    •  “Genuine Essence” – What Was It?

    “Essence” in the 1800s typically referred to:

    • Essential oils (e.g., peppermint, cloves, lavender)

    • Flavoring extracts (for baking or pharmacy use)

    • Medicinal tinctures marketed under terms like “essence of life,” “essence of ginger,” etc.

    Common Examples:

    • Genuine Essence of Peppermint: Used for stomach issues, colic, and breath freshening.

    • Essence of Jamaica Ginger: A popular tonic and digestive aid.

    • Essence of Cinnamon / Clove / Anise: Both medicinal and culinary.

    These were sold by pharmacies, apothecaries, and traveling medicine vendors. Some were legitimate preparations; others were part of the booming patent medicine industry.

    Manufacturers:

    While many bottles are unmarked beyond the embossing, some known names include:

    • J.C. Ayer & Co. (Massachusetts) – sold essences as part of a broader medicine line

    • Tilden & Co. (New York) – apothecaries and chemical suppliers

    • Wright & Co., Burnett, or Hance Bros. & White – active in patent medicines