Apothecary Bottle

17th-18th century

This blown and molded square-shaped bottle has a thin neck, a flared lip and a round stopper. The Roman numeral "VII" is etched into the shoulder. The white baked enamel shield is framed by stylized blue leaves with yellow and red flowers. Above the shield is a yellow crown. The bottle’s label bears the alchemical symbol for Spirits and Sulphur with the letters <>IS</i> in black. This bottle would have held <i>Spirits Sulphuris</i> which was used to treat coughs and mucus expectoration.