This product is a collectable bottle of "Purple Jaundice Bitters Medicine" owned by Col Sam Johnson in Richmond in 1852.

featuring a striking deep purple colour, square/rectangular body, rounded shoulders and a distinctive wide neck.

The bottle has a lovely hand-finished appearance, with natural irregularities in the glass which add to its character and suggest traditional glassmaking rather than modern machine production.
The particularly rich purple colour looks fantastic when displayed in natural light.
Details

Type: Antique/vintage glass bottle
Colour: Deep purple
Shape: Square/rectangular body
Glass: Thick, substantial glass
Neck: Wide open neck with pronounced rounded rim
Base: Heavy, thick glass base
Style: Apothecary / chemist
Era: 1852
Maker: Unmarked / unknown
Origin: Unknown
Condition
Pre-owned antique/vintage condition with age-related wear and manufacturing irregularities.

There are visible imperfections within the glass, including small bubbles/marks and uneven areas consistent with older glass manufacture.

The rim and body show signs of age and handling.
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