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G.C. Thaxter Drug Bottle NV - Carson City,c1890-1891 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Western Americana Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 2,000.00 USD
G.C. Thaxter Drug Bottle NV - Carson City,c1890-1891 - 2012aug - Nevada Bottles
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Measures 8.25” Aqua color, very clear, clean glass. Glass is embossed with “G.C. Thaxter Druggist Carson” and with the image of a mortar and pestle. There is very little wear on the bottle. Thaxter entered into the business in 1868 while still living in Maine; his home state. During the next 2 years, Thaxter began a move out west, first in Iowa, then ultimately settling in Nevada. He spent 8 years working in the lumber business before buying a drug store in Carson City in 1878. Not only was he a popular and successful druggist, but he was also an active member of society [Ref: Drug Store Bottles of Nevada Vol III, Fred Holabird, p. 175]. - Jacobitz Collection -59554