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372. PRICES PATENT CANDLE COMPANY BOTTLE. 8.9 ins tall. Bright cobalt blue, original glass stopper. A truly imposing double capacity example of the classic wedge shape liquid glycerine bottle. Very
of glass, makes bottle wobble. Styptic was used to seal small cuts, Ruspini famously published a Medical Tract in 1884 (see accompanying advert). Ex David Walker Barker Collection, various base labels. Exudes character - top piece from a top collectors gathering. Exc/ A1. 10/10. NR. £300-400+
374. RUSPINIS STYPTIC BOTTLE. 3 ins tall. Very early cobalt blue, squat rectangular body, round shoulders, short neck, thin lip, whittled surface. Extremely boldly embossed to front & back. Super crude cross hinge base with protruding thin wing
heavily embossed across front, diamond registration mark below. Some minor surface scratches/ marks & internal dirt - as dug/ untouched. A rare offering. 9/10. NR. £300-400.
373. PRICES PATENT CANDLE COMPANY BOTTLE. 7.6 ins tall. Strong cobalt blue, original glass stopper plus original rubber neck washer - super rare. Classic UK wedge shape liquid glycerine bottle. Heavily embossed across front, diamond registration mark below. Some minor surface marks & internal dirt - as dug/ untouched. A rare offering. 9/10. NR. £80-120.
375. RUSPINIS STYPTIC BOTTLE. 3 ins tall. Deep cobalt blue, squat rectangular body, round shoulders, short neck, square edged lip. Heavily embossed to front & rear.
Slight internal residue, overall full sheen to glass. A fabulous example of a scarce offering. 9.7/10. NR. £80-120+