Pv. Canthar. Label-Under-Glass Apothecary Bottle with Contents, Spanish Fly Powder, Circa 1880s-1910s

Pv. Canthar. Label-Under-Glass Apothecary Bottle with Contents, Spanish Fly Powder, Circa 1880s-1910s

$75.00 USD

Pv. Canthar. Label-Under-Glass Apothecary Bottle with Contents, Spanish Fly Powder, Circa 1880s-1910s

$75.00 USD

Wide-mouth label-under-glass pharmacy bottle with ornate glass stopper for "Pv. Canthar." (powdered cantharides, the blister beetle known as Spanish fly), with brown powder contents remaining. Cantharides was used as a blistering agent and is highly toxic. Light wear.

 

Historical / Display Only: This item is sold as a historical collectible for display purposes only. Any contents are not intended for consumption, medical or practical use.

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Pv. Canthar. Label-Under-Glass Apothecary Bottle with Contents, Spanish Fly Powder, Circa 1880s-1910s

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