Glass bottle of cocaine eye drops

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1901-1930

Glass bottle of cocaine eye drops, in poison bottle, full, with seal semi-intact. 100 mm x 30 mm, White label with red border reads, 'STANDARD BURGOYNE PHARMACEUTICALS/.../GUTTAE COCAINAE B.P.C. /.../Contains 0.5% w/v Cocain and 0.033% w/v Mercuric Chloride/ Directions - Apply the drops to the affected Eyeball by/ means of brush attached to cork.../.../BURGOYNE/BURBIDGES & CO LTD/LONDON E.' Manufactured by Burgoyne, Burbidges and Co., London, 1901 to 1930.

Bottle for 'Veronal' powder

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1903-1950

Glass dispensing bottle with glass stopper for 'Veronal' brand powdered diethylbarbituric acid, with traces remaining. 96 mm x 45 mm, .11 kg. Made by Bayer Product Limited, German, 1903-1950.

Sydenham's laudanum bottle

Medical Glass-ware

1801-1900

Glass dispensing bottle for Sydenham's laudanum (LAUD: LIQ: SYD), with painted inscription, empty and missing stopper. 112 mm x 42 mm x 42 mm, 96 g. Unknown maker, possibly German, 19th century.

Bottle of sodium amytal pulvules

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1960-1975

Glass bottle with plastic cap for 40 blue 'Sodium Amytal' (amobarbital) 'pulvules', with approximately 25 capsules remaining. 82 mm x 42 mm x 24 mm, .07kg. Made by Eli Lilly & Co., English, 1960-1970.

Emergency Flying Ration Pack

Aeronautics

1939-1945

Tin containing an emergency flying ration pack, Mk II, with three packets of energy tablets, used by Flight Lieutenant Edmund Bell, Royal Auxiliary Air Force.

Glass bottle of Durophet capsules

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1960-1970

Glass bottle with metal lid of 12.5 mg 'Durophet' (amphetamine and dexamphetamine) capsules. 62 mm x 32 mm diameter, 42 g. Durophet was used as an appetite depressant. Produced by Riker Laboratories, English, 1960-1970

Clear glass shop round for liquid morphine, United States, 1862-1863

Medical Glass-ware

1862-1863

Bottle, clear glass, for morphine hydrochloride solution, now empty. 210 mm x 75 mm diameter, .46kg. Unknown maker, USA, 1862-1863

Bottle of Bromoform compound syrup

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1944-1948

Clear glass bottle with plastic lid and flat back containing Bromoform compound syrup (bromoform, codeine phosphate, tincture of aconite, tolu syrup, aqua laurocerasi), three- quarters full. 184 mm x 68 mm x 40 mm, 453g. Produced by Duncan, Flockhart and Co., English or Scottish, c. 1946.

Bottle of J. Collis Browne's Chlorodyne

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1850-1890

Rounded glass bottle with glass stopper and pink-chamois covering containing Dr. J. Collis Browne's patented Chlorodyne (morphine, chloroform and cannabis). Label reads, 'Dr. J. Collis Browne's/ CHLORODYNE/ An Invaluable Remedy in Consumption, Asthma, Bronchitis/ Croup, Fever, Neuralgia, Diarrhoea, Dysentery, Cholera, &c.' Dispensed by J.T. Davenport, English, 1850-1890.

125ml glass bottle of Phensedyl cough linctus

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1970-1985

125ml glass bottle, in original box, of Phensedyl cough linctus (promethazine hydrochloride, codeine phosphate and ephedrine). 115 mm x 50 mm diameter, 289 g. Made by May and Baker, 1970-1985.

Earthenware drug jar for extract of poppy

Medical Ceramic-ware

1590-1800

Tin-glazed earthenware drug jar, polychrome decoration for extract of poppy ( ESTRATTO DI PAPVERO). 127 mm x 143 mm diameter, 750 g. Decoration depicts a monk gesturing to the Christogram, bordered by floral motifs. Unknown maker, Italian, possibly Castelli, 1590-1800.

Bottle for Cholera Drops

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1864

Glass bottle with glass stopper for 'Cholera Drops' with traces of original contents remaining. 117 mm x 37 mm x 45 mm, 173g. Label reads, 'Cholera Drops/ A teaspoonful in a little/ water and repeat in an/ hour if required.' Bottle is dated to the 19th of August 1864. Dispensed by Decastro and Watson Chemists, English, 1864.

Glass bottle for Sydenham's laudanum

Medical Glass-ware

1701-1800

Square glass bottle with pained label for Sydenham's laudanum (LAUD: LIQUID: SYD), empty. 150 mm x 62 mm x 63 mm, 180g. Unknown maker, possibly German, 18th century

Syrup jar for poppy capsule syrup

Medical Ceramic-ware

1760-1860

Syrup jug, with handle, spout and foot in polychrome maiolica glaze , used for poppy capsule syrup (SYRUP. PAPAV. CAP). 171 mm x 73 mm diamter (lid), 520 g. Unknown maker, Italian, 1760-1860.

Syrup jar for poppy syrup

Medical Ceramic-ware

1670-1770

Earthenware polychrome maiolica glazed syrup jug with spout and foot used for poppy syrup (S. d. papavero) now empty. 190 mm x 140mm diameter, 979 g. Unknown maker, Italian, possibly Ligurian, 17th-18th century.

Drug jar for Salomonis opiate

Medical Ceramic-ware

1750-1850

Pharmacy storage jar, polychrome faience glaze, used for salomonis opiate (OPIATA SALOMONIS). 240 mm x 135 mm diamter, 1023g. Unknown maker, France, perhaps Sceaux, 1750-1800.

Bottle of English Paregoric Elixir

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1831-1870

Square glass bottle with glass stopper for 'English Paregoric Elixir' (camphorated tincture of opium), with a small amount of liquid remaining. 52 mm x 33 mm x 30 mm, 49g. Dispensed by Joseph Duncan Chemists, Glasgow, c. 1850.

Syrup jar for poppy syrup

Medical Ceramic-ware

1720-1750

Syrup jar, tin glazed earthenware, peacock feather motif, used for opium syrup, inscription "SYr:MECON". 185 mm x 143 mm diameter, 797g. Unknown maker, English, 1720-1750.

Bottle of Laudanum

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1820-1840

Square glass bottle with glass stopper approximately half full of Laudanum (opium tincture). 95 mm x 30 mm x 28 mm, 102g. Dispensed by W. B. Hudson, London, c1830.

Syrup jar for poppy syrup

Medical Ceramic-ware

1801-1900

Earthenware polychrom maiolica glazed syup jar with spout, foot and figural handles, for poppy syrup (SYRUPUS PAPAVERIS RHOAEDOS), now empty. 215 mm x 80 mm diameter (foot), 641 g. Unknown maker, Northern Italian, 19th century.

Glass jar of Levante berries and Japanese earth

Medical Glass-ware

1601-1800

Glass drug jar, with parchment lid, labelled "TERR JAPONIC" (Japanese Earth - incania Gambis) and "COCA DE LEVANTE" (Indian berry tree). 187 mm x 100 mm diameter, 544g. Unknown maker, probably Spanish, 17th or 18th century.

Syrup jar for poppy syrup

Medical Ceramic-ware

1810-1830

Creamware syrup jar with foot and spout for poppy syrup (S.E. MICON), empty. 200 mm x 100 mm diameter (foot), 660g. Wedgwood, made in Staffordshire, 1810-1830.

125ml glass bottle of Benylin with codeine syrup

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1970-1985

125ml glass bottle, in original box, two-thirds full of Benylin with codeine syrup (diphenhydramine hydrochloride, codeine phosphate, chloroform, and menthol. Bottle: 120 mm x 45 mm diameter, 239g. Produced by Parke Davis, Wales, 1970-1985.

Bottle of Orthoxicol cough syrup

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1950-1975

Glass bottle with plastic lid half-full of Orthoxicol cough syrup (codeine, methoxyphenamine). 102 mm x 40 mm diameter, 139 g. By Upjohn of England Ltd. of Crawley, Sussex, English, 1950-1975.

Plastic container of 500 pink Soneryl tablets

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1985

Plastic container of 500 pink Soneryl tablets, each 100mg (butobartitone).95 mm x 60 mm diameter, 166 g. Produced by May and Baker, English, manufactured in 1985, expired Jan 1990.

Canister of Protamyl tablets

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1940-1970

Circular metal canister of pink 'Protamyl' tablets (promethazine and amylobarbitone). 45 mm x 25 mm diameter, 10 g. Produced by May and Baker, from Savory and Moore, English, 1940-1970.

Physicians Sample of Allonal tablets

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1930-1960

Small physician's sample carton of 100 'Allonal' tablets (allobarbital). 46 mm x 34 mm x 6 mm, 6 g. Manufactured by Hoffmann-La Roche Chemical Works Ltd., 7 and 8 Idol Lane, London, EC3, England, 1930-1960.

Two bottles of aspirin, phenacetin and codeine tablets

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1910-1940

Two amber glass bottles of aspirin, phenacetin and codeine tablets with bakelite lids. 86mm x 40 mm x 27 mm. Both bottles are labled with a cream printed label with black type face, ' 25/ Compressed tablets/ No. 726/ ASPIRIN/PHENACETIN/AND CODEINE/...Dose: 1 to 2 tablets/...Hounslow near London. One bottle is full of tablets which have become crystallised and weighs 81 g. The other bottle contains only 3 tablets, which are in better condition. Contents indicate the pills would have been used as pain relievers. Phenacetin was one of the first non-opiate analgestics on the market. Made by Parke, Davis and Co., Ltd., English, 1910-1940.

Panadeine Co. tablets (paracetamol and codeine), 20 tablets in blister packs

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1980-1985

Carton for 12 Panadeine Co. tablets (paracetamol and codeine),contains 20 tablets in blister packs. 87 mm x 70 mm x 15 mm, 23g. Produced by WinPharm, English, expires 1987.

125ml unopened glass bottle of Benylin with codeine syrup

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1970-1985

125ml unopened glass bottle, in original box, full of Benylin with codeine syrup (diphenhydramine hydrochloride, codeine phosphate, chloroform, and menthol. Bottle: 120 mm x 45 mm diameter, 273 g. Produced by Parke Davis, Wales, 1970-1985. Stamp indicates this bottle was dispensed by R.T. Christopher in Bradford-on-Avon

Pack of 2 x 30ml bottles in box, professional sample, of Dimotane and Codeine paediatric expectorant

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1970-1985

Pack of 2x30ml bottles in box, professional sample, of Dimotane and Codeine paediatric expectorant (guaiphenesin, phenylephrine, phenylpropanolamine, brompheniramine,codeine). 87 mm x 63 mm x 32 mm, 171g. Made by A.H. Robins, English, 1970-1985.

Indian Hemp / Cannabis Indica B.P., from clear glass specie jar

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1900-1930

Indian Hemp / Cannabis Indica B.P from clear glass specie jar, with glass stopper and hand written paper label

Carton of 'Barbitonum' powder (barbitone)

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1920-1950

Carton of 'Barbitonum' powder (barbitone), some traces remaining. Height 55 mm x width 36 mm x depth 36 mm, weight 15g. Inscribed: 'B-D-H/Barbitonum/B.P., U.S.P./ DOSES 0.3 to 0.6 grm. 5 to 10 gr./THE BRITISH DRUG HOUSES LTD./LONDON / 1oz. NET'. Made by the British Drug Houses Ltd., London. English, 1920-1950.

Tube of Dialacetin tablets

Medical Glass-ware

1930-1960

Glass tube of 15 'Dialacetin' tablets (allobarbital and allylparacetaminophenol) in original carton. Overall: 20 mm x 21 mm x 77 mm, 18 g. Produced by Society of Chemical Industry in Basle, Swiss, 1930-1960.

Bottle of Acytosal Compound tablets

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1940-1960

Glass dispensing bottle in original plastic covering full of 'Acytosal Compound' tablets (Acytosal, Caffeine, Phenacetin, Codeine phosphate). 117 mm x 62 mm x 39 mm, 200 g. By Oppenheimer, Son and Co. Ltd., English, 1940-1960.

Canister of Neutradonna Sedative

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1960-1980

25g professional sample tin of Neutradonna Sedative powder (belladonna alkaloids, amobarbital, aluminium sodium silicate). 60 mm x 57 mm diameter, 66 g. Label indicates the powder is an 'Antispasmodic, antacid, sedative with Vitamin C'. Produced by British Schering Ltd., English, 1960-1980.

Glass poison bottle for No. 1 cocaine-based eye drops

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1930-1960

Blue glass poison bottle with stopper covered in paper for No. 1 cocaine-based eye drops. 70 mm x 30 mm diameter, 42 g. The solution would have been applied to the eye using the brush attached to the cork. Dispensed by Wilkinson and Simpson Chemists, Newcastle, English, 1930-1960.

Bottle of Orthoxicol Cough Syrup

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1940-1970

Glass bottle with plastic lid of 'Orthoxicol' cough syrup ( methoxyphenamine, codeine, and sodium citrate), with traces remaining. 190 mm x 72 mm diameter, 388 g. By Upjohn of England Ltd., English, 1940-1970.

Rectangle based bottle, containing tincture of opium (tinctura opii simplex)

Therapeutics

1914-1918

Tall, rectangle based clear glass bottle with glass stopper; transfer printed label. Bottle containing approximately 2 ounces of tincture of opium (tinctura opii simplex).

Glass ampoule containing controlled drug

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1912-1917

Glass ampoule containing morphine, Germany, 1912-1917

Glass ampoule containing controlled drug

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1912-1917

Glass ampoule containing morphine, Germany, 1912-1917

Glass ampoule containing controlled drug

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1912-1917

Glass ampoule containing morphine, Germany, 1912-1917

Glass bottle for 40 tablets of 'Theamin' and 'Amytal' B capsules, 8 remaining. 81 mm x 43 mm x 22 mm

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1960-1985

Glass bottle for 40 tablets of 'Theamin' and 'Amytal' B capsules (theophylline and barbituric acid), 8 remaining. 81 mm x 43 mm x 22 mm, 55g. Manufactured by Eli Lilly, English, 1960-1985.

Glass bottle with metal top for 100 'Monotheamin' and 'Amytal' capsules (theophylline and amobarbital)

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1950-1979

Glass bottle with metal top for 100 'Monotheamin' and 'Amytal' capsules (theophylline and amobarbital), with approximately 60 capsules remaining. 110 mm x 65 mm x 40 mm, 215g. Produced by Eli Lilly and Co., English, 1950-1979.

Amytal tablets (amylobarbitine sodium), 100mg

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1975-1983

Plastic bottle with metal cap of 100 mg Amytal tablets (amylobarbitine sodium). 47 mm x 37 mm diameter, 27 g. Produced by Eli Lilly, English, expires 1984.

Carton of 8 physicians samples of Veganin tablets

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1960-1980

Carton of 16 physicians sample packs of 2 Veganin tablets (aspirin, paracetamol, and codeine) each. 45 mm x 83 mm x 44 mm, 34g. Produced by Wm. R. Warner, English, 1960-1980.

Unidentified drug in Carbital canister

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

Unidentified drug in aluminium "Carbrital" canister (substance is not original to the canister). 94 mm x 67 mm diameter, 257 g. Canister produced by Parke, Davis and Co., English.

Metal canister with metal screw cap

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1940-1960

Metal canister with metal screw cap, label painted on side. To contain 30 tablets of Levonor brand of tablets consisting of the active ingredient levo-amphetamine alginate.

Glass 500 ml bottle with plastic top full of Compound Syrup of Cocillana B.P.C. 1949. 190 mm x 70 mm diameter

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1950-1970

Glass 500 ml bottle with plastic top full of Compound Syrup of Cocillana B.P.C. 1949. 190 mm x 70 mm diameter, 1009g. By J.M. Loveridge Ltd., English, 1950-1970.

Canister of Codasphen tablets

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1950-1970

Canister of 'Codasphen' tablets (Codeine Phosphate). Height 81 mm x diameter 23 mm, weight 18g. Inscribed: 'EXTRA RAPID / ANALGESIC Codasphen TABLETS / 15 Tablets containing: / Codeine Phosphate 1/8 gr. / ... / FOR HEADACHE . NEURALGIA. COLDS . INFLUENZA . RHEUMATISM . ETC. / MOORE MEDICINAL PRODUCTS LTD./ABERDEEN SCOTLAND'. Made by Moore Medicinal Products Ltd., Aberdeen. Scottish, 1950-1970.