Antique John Wyeth & Bro. Light Cobalt Poison Bottle – Early Wyeth Pharmaceutical, Philadelphia 1800s

This small light cobalt blue bottle, embossed “John Wyeth & Bro. / Phila.,” dates to the late 19th century and represents the early years of Wyeth Pharmaceutical, later one of the largest American drug companies. The unique oval form and compact 2¾-inch size suggest use for pills or bi-chloride of mercury tablets—a potent antiseptic in its time. Each bottle was hand-blown and tooled with care, embodying the craftsmanship of Victorian-era pharmacy packaging. Collectors admire these for their subtle color variation and rarity as early poison or pill containers from one of America’s most historically significant pharmaceutical pioneers.