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Potassium Bromide prism for IR wavelengths

1945-1955

Amber glass bottle with cork stopper of "Valibrom Compound Elixir" (contains chloralformamamide, potassium bromide and morphine). 181 mm x 59 mm x 37 mm, 416 g. Advertised on the label as a 'Harmless Sedative and Hypnotic'. By the British Drug Houses, London, 1940-1970.

Bottle of Elixir Valibrom

1940-1970

Amber glass bottle with cork stopper half-full of 'Elixir Valibrom' (contains chloralformamide). 185 mm x 59 mm x 37 mm, 276 g. Advertised on the bottle as a 'Harmless Sedative and Hypnotic'. By British Drug Houses, English, 1940-1970.

Bottle of Elixir Valibrom

1940-1970

Sealed brown glass bottle full of 500 ml. of Elixir Valibrom ( Chloralformamide, potassium bromide, extract of valerian). 182 mm x 87 mm diameter, 1048 g. This elixir was used as a sedative and a hypnotic. Prepared by The British Drug Houses Ltd, English, 1949 to 1970.

Bottle of Elixir Valibrom

1949-1970

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