An eye-catching piece of vintage pharmaceutical history from Eli Lilly & Co. of Indianapolis. This amber glass medicine bottle retains its original red and cream paper label for Tincture No. 61 Nux Vomica, N.F., prominently marked POISON.
The original label identifies the preparation as containing nux vomica/strychnine and includes period dosage, antidote and prescription information. The bold red poison labeling makes this an especially interesting display piece for a vintage pharmacy, apothecary, medical or oddities collection.
Approx. size: 5" tall × 2" wide
Capacity: ¼ pint / 118 cc
Maker: Eli Lilly & Co.
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A.
Product: Tincture No. 61 Nux Vomica, N.F.
Material: Amber glass
Contents: EMPTY – collectible bottle only
Closure: Missing
Era: Vintage, approximately 1940s
Condition: Pre-owned vintage condition. Original paper label remains highly readable with age toning, spotting, staining, fading and surface/edge wear. Glass shows scratches, scuffs and other age-related wear. Closure is missing. Bottle is empty. Please review photos for exact condition.
Important: Sold strictly as an empty vintage collectible/display bottle. Contains no medication, poison or pharmaceutical product and is not intended for medical use or consumption.
