Pv. Capsici Label-Under-Glass Apothecary Bottle, Cayenne Pepper Powder, Circa 1880s-1910s
$85.00 USD
Stoppered pharmacy bottle with a label-under-glass reading "Pv. Capsici" (Pulvis Capsici, powdered cayenne pepper), still holding reddish-brown powder. Capsicum was prescribed as a stimulant and counter-irritant in 19th-century medicine. Original ground glass stopper. Shows age and 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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