Antique Eli Lilly Coco-Quinine Amber Pharmacy Bottle with Original Label
Offered is a wonderful antique amber glass pharmacy bottle bearing its original Coco-Quinine paper label from Eli Lilly & Company, Indianapolis, U.S.A. The bilingual English and Spanish label identifies the contents as Coco-Quinine and includes dosage information, alcohol content, and preparation instructions, making this an outstanding display piece for collectors of antique pharmacy, medical, and advertising memorabilia.
The bottle features a rich amber color with a rolled lip and embossed "12" on the base. The original label remains largely intact, which is becoming increasingly difficult to find on early pharmaceutical bottles and greatly enhances its display and collector appeal.
This bottle was acquired from the estate of an 89-year-old pharmacist who assembled an extensive collection of antique pharmacy bottles over many years. Many bottles in the collection include notes documenting when they were acquired, reflecting a lifetime of dedicated collecting.
The bottle is in very good antique condition. The glass appears free of obvious cracks or chips, with typical light surface wear and manufacturing characteristics consistent with age. The original paper label is mostly intact, showing expected age-related toning, edge wear, light staining, and a few small areas of paper loss, but remains highly legible and displays beautifully. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and show the exact bottle you will receive.
This is an excellent addition for collectors of antique apothecary bottles, Eli Lilly memorabilia, pharmaceutical advertising, medical history, or vintage drugstore displays.
You will receive the exact bottle pictured.
I am happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases whenever possible to help save on shipping costs. Please be sure to browse my other listings, as I will be offering many additional antique pharmacy bottles and apothecary items from this remarkable lifelong collection.