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Clear Glass Shop Storage Jar AMMON. BROMID. B.P.C. (Ammonium Bromide)
Clear Glass Shop Storage Bottle AMMON. BROMID. B.P.C. (Ammonium Bromide)
Clear Glass Shop Storage Jar AMMON. BROMID. B.P.C. (Ammonium Bromide)
Clear Glass Shop Storage Jar AMMON. BROMID. B.P.C. (Ammonium Bromide)

Clear Glass Shop Storage Bottle AMMON. BROMID. B.P.C. (Ammonium Bromide)

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, founded c.1834)
Date1900-1942
Object NameStorage Bottle
Mediumglass, cork and ammonium bromide powder
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
DimensionsOverall: Diameter: 11 cm, Height: 30.5 cm
AcquisitionThe George Shepherd Pharmaceutical Collection.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS040373
About MeClear blue tinted glass storage jar with fairly wide neck and rounded shoulders. The jar is sealed with short, broad cork closure. A large decorative label taped on face of glass is printed with the manufacturer’s details: HOWARDS & SONS Ltd. and reads: AMMON. BROMID. B.P.C. HOWARDS 4-Ibs. in red capital script lettering. The label is highly decorative with detailed border and circular coin like images. The date 24/1/42 is handwritten in pencil. Cork closure is covered with a decorative wax seal. Paper label on reverse is printed with '1/3 Allowed if returned within 3 months with this label intact'. Full with original white powder contents.

Embossed on base is the number 60.

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