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all original and completely intact late nineteenth century antique american privy dug clear glass "citrate magnesia" bottle fabricated for unknown manufacturer
  • all original and completely intact late nineteenth century antique american privy dug clear glass "citrate magnesia" bottle fabricated for unknown manufacturer
all original and completely intact late nineteenth century antique american privy dug clear glass "citrate magnesia" bottle fabricated for unknown manufacturer

all original and completely intact late nineteenth century antique american privy dug clear glass "citrate magnesia" bottle fabricated for unknown manufacturer

SKU: UR-24144-16
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single late nineteenth century clear glass embossed medicinal bottle manufactured by unknown maker. the cylindrical bottle slopes steeply at the shoulders into a thick glass neck and somewhat crude rolled finish. the front body is embossed with a logo featuring a decorative double-lined circle, within which the contents are embossed "citrate / of / magnesia." the base is smooth and side seams evidence manufacture in a two piece mold. crudities are typical of its age and date of manufacturing, including casewear, irridization from having been dug, and minor surface wear. citrate of magnesia was a common medicine used for treating constipation and upset stomach.

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