This early 20th-century amethyst glass bottle likely once held medicinal bitters or tonic. It features a rectangular body, offset neck, and applied lip typical of transitional apothecary glass from circa 1890-1915. The surface shows light iridescence and visible air bubbles, evidence of age and manganese content. Collectors prize this type for its vivid purple tone, deepened through controlled irradiation, and its representation of early medicinal packaging history.

A striking display piece that bridges industrial craftsmanship and early medical history.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Design Modified
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This piece shows pronounced cloudiness and sun staining; it also has a very large air bubble. It has been irradiated to produce the deep amethyst purple color, and has no chips or cracks.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Art Glass

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States

Original Design Modified; Some Imperfections; This piece shows pronounced cloudiness and sun staining; it also has a very large air bubble. It has been irradiated to produce the deep amethyst purple color, and has no chips or cracks.