Antique embossed Griscom's Bone Marrow Liniment patent medicine bottle in lightly sun-purpled (amethyst) glass.
The front is boldly embossed:
The bottle retains its original hand-finished applied lip with mold seams terminating below the finish, consistent with late 19th-century manufacture. The light amethyst coloration is characteristic of manganese glass that has developed a purple hue after prolonged exposure to ultraviolet light.
Measures approximately:
Weight: 13 oz.
Condition is consistent with age. Interior residue, scattered scratches, bubbles, seed inclusions, and other manufacturing imperfections are present. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.