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Antique amber glass pharmaceutical bottle from Eli Lilly & Co. of Indianapolis, Indiana, retaining its original paper label.
The bottle originally contained Fluid Extract No. 510 – Yerba Santa Aromatic, a concentrated preparation intended for making syrup. Yerba Santa was historically used in pharmaceutical preparations, including as a flavoring agent to help disguise the bitterness of medicines such as quinine. Eli Lilly was offering Yerba Santa preparations by the late 19th century. vLex
The bottle features a beautiful aged paper label with the distinctive red-script Lilly logo, making it an especially attractive display piece for an antique pharmacy, apothecary, medical or bottle collection.Approx. Size: 5½" tall × about 2" diameter
Capacity: ¼ pint / 118 cc
Maker: Eli Lilly & Co.
Product: Fluid Extract No. 510 – Yerba Santa Aromatic
Purpose: For Making Syrup
Color: Amber/Brown
Material: Glass
Contents: Empty
Closure: MissingCondition: Antique/vintage condition with age-related glass wear and residue. Original paper label remains substantially intact and readable with age toning, staining, handwriting, edge wear and a small area of loss near the upper edge. Closure is missing. Please review all photos for exact condition.
