4 x glass tubes in cartons of Tetronox tablets.

Made:
1940-1960 in London
maker:
Savory and Moore Limited

Four glass tubes of "Tetronox" tablets (barbitone), within original cartons, complete with contents. 19 mm x 61 mm x 19 mm, 48g. Inscribed: 'SAVORY & MOORE / TETRONOX/ TRADE MARK BRAND/ TABLETS/ 10 TABLETS/ EACH 9 GRAINS/.../ Barbitone B.P. 80.7% Phenazone 5.5%/ Phenacetin 5.5% Hexamine 1.1%/ Magnesium Peroxide 0.9% Excipient to 100%/POISON' Made by Savory and Moore Ltd., London. English, 1940-1960.

Details

Category:
Medical Glass-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A640264
Materials:
complete, barbitone, glass, cork and paper
Measurements:
overall: 19 mm x 61 mm x 19 mm,
type:
bottle and barbital
credit:
Wellcome Trust