RARE LOCAL ISLE OF WIGHT APOTHECARY BOTTLE
W.G.F. SUTTON, RYDE (c. 1930s-1940s)

PRICE: £45

An exceptional piece of local Isle of Wight social and civic history in pristine condition. Standing at 18cm tall, this six-sided green glass apothecary bottle hails directly from Somerset Road in the Elmfield district of Ryde. Designed specifically for dispensing external liquid remedies, this hexagonal safety bottle features three smooth panels alternating with three vertically ribbed panels—a traditional tactile warning system deployed by historic British pharmacies to prevent accidental ingestion in the dark.
Crucially, this remarkable regional specimen retains its original paper dispensary label in an immaculate, near-perfect state of preservation. The sharp black typography reads: "SHAKE THE BOTTLE / FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY", overlaying a fascinating, partially faded handwritten pharmacist's script. The lower section details the prestigious local trading provenance: "W.G.F. SUTTON, M.P.S. Chemist, Somerset Road, Elmfield, Ryde, I.O.W. Phone: RYDE 2673". Mr Sutton was a highly regarded community figure who famously went on to serve as the Mayor of Ryde.

Condition:
Offered without a stopper, the vibrant green glass is beautifully clean, clear, and structurally flawless, with absolutely no chips, cracks, or flea bites. The pristine condition of the local paper label makes this a highly collectible, museum-grade piece of Isle of Wight social history. It serves as an evocative talisman and an ideal focal point for a private gallery, advanced medical antiquity collection, or an elite cabinet of curiosities.

Dimensions:
  • Height: 18.0cm

Please note: This historical artifact is sold strictly as a decorative and collectable object for display. It is empty and does not contain any active substances.

Shipping Information:
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