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1. HERMES PATENT POISON BOTTLE.
(DP p33). 4.6ins tall. An extraordinary cobalt blue, so far only recorded complete example, of the hexagonal 1887 patented design. Three sides with vertical ribs,
dummy neck (no opening) having 2 distinct raised dots. Indented
base has the actual bottle opening, sealed with a
cork. A damaged amber example was sold some 30 years ago by John Ault - in
the hope of finding a mint example. No others have
ever been found. A truly significant offering. Exc/
A1. NR. £2,000-3,000+
Below: The Chemist & Druggist Supplement advertisement from May 4 1889, informs the New Poison Bottle was supplied by the gross in 3, 4, 6 & 8oz sizes, complete with “boxwood topped corks.”
2. STONEWARE POISON FLAGON. (DP p73). 13.4ins tall. Heavy stoneware cork closure flagon covered in horizontal encircling ribs. Rear handle at angle to facilitate easy of pouring/ carrying. Top half dipped in blue. Shoulder applied slab with large POISON in black.
3. STONEWARE POISON FLAGON. (DP p73). 13.1ins tall. Heavy stoneware cork closure flagon covered in horizontal encircling ribs. Rear handle at angle to facilitate easy of pouring/ carrying. All over off white glaze. Shoulder applied slab - POISON in black, a
Extremely rare. Shoulder crack down left side
second, non lettered,
slab below. Extremely rare. Shoulder crack down left side
- stable? 8/10. NR. £60-80+
- stable? 9.5/10. NR. £60-80