🫒 Pre-War McKesson & Robbins Medicinal Olive Oil Bottle

A beautifully preserved pre–World War II McKesson & Robbins olive oil bottle, produced during a period when pharmaceutical packaging still emphasized quality, craftsmanship, and decorative detail. This small-format bottle features rich emerald-green glass with crisp embossed olive branch and fruit motifs, making it an exceptional display piece for collectors of apothecary, medical, or vintage kitchen décor.

📅 Date

Pre-War era, circa 1940–1941

Dating is supported by:

Owens-Illinois (O-I) base embossing and coding

McKesson & Robbins branding (used prior to post-war restructuring)

Original printed metal screw cap with scales-of-justice emblem

Full decorative embossing, typical of pre-austerity pharmaceutical glass

Exact year not stamped; date range determined by documented manufacturing features.

🏭 Manufacturer

McKesson & Robbins

Distributed through U.S. pharmacies as medicinal-grade olive oil, meeting U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP) purity standards.

📐 Measurements

Height: approx. 6 inches

Base width: approx. 1¾ inches

Thickness: approx. 1⅜ inches

Capacity: 4 fluid ounces

🔍 Condition

No cracks or chips

Strong, well-defined embossing

Original cap present

Label shows light, honest age wear consistent with pre-war examples

Overall very good collectible condition for a bottle of this era.

🏺 Collector Appeal

Pre-war pharmaceutical history

Apothecary & medical décor

Emerald green glass

McKesson corporate history

Vintage kitchen & pantry display

This is a scarcer pre-war example with features that were largely discontinued during and after WWII.

🚚 Shipping

Carefully packed for safe transit.

Combined shipping available when applicable.

🔒 Summary

Pre-War positioning ✔

Date phrasing consistent & defensible ✔

Price aligned with premium décor / collector tier ✔

Cap + embossing emphasized ✔