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Huge Boston Medicine – B.O & G.C WILSON BOTANIC DRUGGIST  

huge antique patent medicine bottle boston iron pontil bottle

Description: Benjamin Osgood Wilson and George Carlos Wilson established their business  in 1846 and it lasted at least until the 1930's. One 1868 advertisement notes that
they sold, “Choice liquors of all kinds for medicinal purposes.” Including whiskey and bourbon. Botanic drugs were also defined by the Wilson’s as, “Consisting of the unusual selected and prepared herbs, solid and fluid extracts,
spices, essential oils, chemicals, concentrated preparations, and Patent Medicines.” This bottle has a lot of stature with over 9.5 in height and 3.5” wide, it will display prominently anywhere. This example appears to be iron pontiled (without graphite residue).

Embossed: B.O & G.C. WILSON / BOTANIC DRUGGISTS / BOSTON

Height: 9 5/8"

Color: Aqua

Condition: Excellent, some iridescence and spotty haze.

Price: SOLD

Item No. 264

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huge antique patent medicine bottle boston iron pontil bottle
huge antique patent medicine bottle boston iron pontil bottle