A glass bottle holding the memory of medicine, marking over 100 years of history
A unique item for collectors, offering a glimpse into the history of pharmacy culture
Product Description:
This is an antique glass bottle of "SLOAN LINIMENT" that was actually used for medical purposes in Europe. The front clearly bears the embossed inscription "LINIMENT SLOAN," while the side and bottom show the marking "2(VB)L." Traces of the former medicine remain inside the bottle, exuding an aura that conveys the memory of medicine across time. Sloan's Liniment was a topical analgesic widely used from the late 19th to early 20th century, highly valued for treating muscle pain and arthritis in horses and humans. (R070132)
Specifications:
・Material: Glass
・Size: Approx. 12.3cm (H) x 4.1cm (W) x 2.8cm (D)
・Color: An antique, yellowish-brown hue due to aging
・Engravings: LINIMENT SLOAN (front), 2(VB)L (bottom)
・Country of Origin: Europe (details unknown)
・Manufacturing Period: Estimated 1890s-1930s
・Condition: Cloudy with medicine residue due to age (not cleaned)
・Lidless (as it was originally)
Recommended Uses:
Ideal for display and decoration in cafes, restaurants, bars, pharmacies, beauty salons, general stores, interior design shops, hotel lobbies, galleries, etc. Simply placing it on a shelf, counter, or in a display case adds a vintage atmosphere and historical charm to the space. It can also be used as a single flower vase or a small trinket holder.
Key Features:
・A genuine medical antique with museum-level presence
・Beautiful embossed logo, perfect for shelf or wall display
・Unique texture not found in modern products, harmonizing with classic interiors
・Rare and valuable as a collector's item
・Can also be used as a display container for aromatherapy oils or dried flowers
Special Notes:
"Sloan's Liniment" was a topical analgesic widely used in America and Europe from the late 19th to mid-20th century. It was particularly used to relieve pain from injuries like muscle aches, bruises, joint pain, and rheumatism.
・Developer: Dr. Earl Sloan
・Main Ingredients (early formula):
Camphor
Menthol
Castor oil
Alcohol
Other warming herbal extracts, etc.
Originally developed for muscle and joint pain in horses, its effectiveness in humans was discovered, and it gradually spread for general household use. Thus, some labels on bottles from that era even bore the inscription "For man and beast." Sloan's Liniment is one of the products that symbolize the transition from folk medicine to modern pharmaceuticals, and it is a unique artifact that tells the story of changes in "pharmacy culture" and "advertising strategies" of that time. It continues to attract high interest among collectors of antique bottles, pharmacists, and historical researchers.
*Based on AI research.
