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Brown's Essence of Jamaica Ginger Antique #1324365

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Brown's Essence of Jamaica Ginger Antique  #1324365
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If Brown is your surname, this bottle's for you. Great bud vase, powder room accent & collectible discussion piece for the family. </em></td>
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F. Brown's Antique bottle CIRCA: 1870-1900 Opalescent Aqua Colored Medicine bottle. Embossed on one entire side:"F. Brown's Essence Of Jamaica Ginger, Philada" Some bubbles in the glass. Hand Applied Neck & Lip. Condition: Very Good, since this bottle shows some light case wear, two tiny chips, 1 on base & 1 on lip as well as light staining internally. This bottle is Opalescent (patinated). Patination, adds beauty & a sparkling rainbow of colors on the outside of this bottle. It was caused by external decomposition of the bottle when it was in contact with Rocky Mountain water and/or soil over time. Jamaica Ginger bottles have a distinctive shape. The "medicine" was sold as a "Cure All." During the Prohibition Era, this "Cure All" type of medicine was exceptionally high in alcohol (75-90%)!! Since the use was "dry" during Prohibition this medicine became very popular. Abuse of this medicine caused "Jake Leg" paralysis.

Bottle Dimensions: 5.50" X 2.25" X 1.25" Weight 4.6 Oz.

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<tr><td>Condition:Very Good</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1870 - 1900</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:USA</td></tr>
<tr><td>Maker:F. Brown's Ess Of Jamaica Ginger, Philada</td></tr>
<tr><td>Height:5.50</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:1.25</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:2.25 </td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:.30</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:Brown's Essence of Jamaica Ginger Antique </td></tr>
<tr><td>Style:Embossed, Rounded Side Panels, Opalescent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Materials:Glass</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Opalescent, Rectangular, Rounded Sides, Embossed</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Sunnyvale, CA</td></tr>
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