Apothecary Bottle – “OL. THEOBR.”
Apothecary Bottle – “OL. THEOBR.” (Cocoa Butter Oil) - Inventory Number: MED 278
This elegant, apothecary bottle is labeled “OL. THEOBR.”, denoting Oleum Theobromatis—cocoa butter oil. Used widely in historical medicine for its soothing and emollient properties, cocoa butter was a staple in both civilian and military pharmacies.
The bottle features a wide lip with a ground glass stopper and a vivid gold and black enameled label under glass. Apothecary jars like this were common in dispensaries, doctor’s offices, and chemist shops throughout the Civil War era.
Measures approximately 8 ¼”.
A visually striking piece of pharmaceutical history—perfect for medical displays or collectors of antique glass.
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