This listing strictly complies with all marketplace policies regarding antique packaging. These bottles are 100% EMPTY glass containers. They contain absolutely no substances, liquids, powders, or residues of any kind. They are sold entirely as historical artifacts, architectural glass display pieces, and early 20th-century paper-labeled design collectibles.---### Collector’s Overview
Up for sale is a remarkable, instant collection of three (3) authentic, early 20th-century patent medicine bottles produced by The J.R. Watkins Medical Company, circa 1906–1914.This specific group offers a fascinating snapshot of American pharmaceutical history. Manufactured immediately after the landmark Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 mandated full ingredient disclosures, but prior to the sweeping narcotic bans of the 1914 Harrison Act, these pieces showcase a vanished era of apothecary marketing.### The Three-Bottle Trifecta Includes:1. Watkins Anodyne Cough Remedy Bottle
* Details: The flagship piece of this collection. Features its highly sought-after, original front paper label explicitly disclosing historical ingredients including "HEROIN 1/8 GRAIN TO OZ", "CHLOROFORM 4 MINIMS TO OZ", and "ALCOHOL 11%". Formulated "For Coughs, Colds and Diseases of the Throat and Lungs."
* Condition: Excellent antique condition for its age. The paper label is bright and fully legible, detailing the proprietary portrait and restricted narcotic ingredients beautifully. Retains its original cork stopper sitting flush in the neck.2. Watkins Vegetable Anodyne Liniment Bottle (Large)
* Details: A larger amber glass variant featuring its original paper label detailing "OPIUM 1/3 GR. TO OZ." and "ALCOHOL 47%". Features the classic trademark portrait of J.R. Watkins.
* Condition: Strong display presence with an intact front label showcasing bold typography. Features an authentic, aged cork closure.3. Small Amber Apothecary "Pectoral" Vial
* Details: A smaller, complementary miniature amber glass vial featuring an intact historical "Pectoral" label, historically used for pulmonary and chest remedies.
* Condition: Retains its matching aged cork stopper and deep amber glass patina, completing this beautiful display trio.### Condition Notes & Care Instructions
All three pieces feature authentic, fragile paper labels that are well over 110 years old. They exhibit standard, expected antique character, light paper aging, and minor shelf wear that confirms their authentic history. They have been kept in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment.*Note on preservation:* To protect the integrity of the original paper, these bottles should only be dry-dusted with a soft artist's brush or microfiber cloth. Keep entirely away from moisture or liquid sprays.### Shipping & Handling
Your items will be packed with elite-level care. Each bottle will be wrapped individually in multiple layers of heavy-duty bubble wrap and shipped inside a rigid, oversized box with ample padding to ensure they arrive in the exact condition pictured. Ships fully insured with tracking provided immediately upon dispatch.
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