VINTAGE NORFOLK PHARMACEUTICAL BOTTLE
GLYCERINE & BORAX BY HEYHOE OF FAKENHAM (c. 1910s–1930s)
PRICE: £24
A beautifully preserved, locally sourced British apothecary bottle offering exceptional regional provenance. Standing at 8.7cm tall (9.9cm including the closure), this clear glass specimen features a minimalist cylindrical form with a 2.5cm diameter. It retains its authentic, original cork closure, factory-sealed and pressed halfway into the collar.
The front face features a dark beige paper label in immaculate, entirely legible condition. The layout displays a sophisticated mix of early 20th-century typographies, reading: "GLYCERINE & BORAX" in a clean sans-serif font, followed by the proprietor's name: "HORACE J. HEYHOE, M.P.S." (Member of the Pharmaceutical Society) in a decorated serif type. The trade description "Chemist & Druggist" is rendered in an elegant printed cursive, above the local address: "MARKET PLACE, FAKENHAM".
This remarkable archival piece remains completely undisturbed, still containing approximately 5.8cm of its original, pale yellow-to-clear medicinal fluid formulation.
Condition: The glass structure is in flawless condition with no chips, cracks, or clouding. The original paper label is exceptionally well-preserved, adhering perfectly with sharp ink and zero tears. The original cork and factory seal remain completely intact, preserving the internal fluid exactly as it was prepared decades ago. A superb, deeply nostalgic addition to any collection of English provincial chemist history or curated cabinet of curiosities.
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Shipping Information:
A beautifully preserved, locally sourced British apothecary bottle offering exceptional regional provenance. Standing at 8.7cm tall (9.9cm including the closure), this clear glass specimen features a minimalist cylindrical form with a 2.5cm diameter. It retains its authentic, original cork closure, factory-sealed and pressed halfway into the collar.
The front face features a dark beige paper label in immaculate, entirely legible condition. The layout displays a sophisticated mix of early 20th-century typographies, reading: "GLYCERINE & BORAX" in a clean sans-serif font, followed by the proprietor's name: "HORACE J. HEYHOE, M.P.S." (Member of the Pharmaceutical Society) in a decorated serif type. The trade description "Chemist & Druggist" is rendered in an elegant printed cursive, above the local address: "MARKET PLACE, FAKENHAM".
This remarkable archival piece remains completely undisturbed, still containing approximately 5.8cm of its original, pale yellow-to-clear medicinal fluid formulation.
Condition: The glass structure is in flawless condition with no chips, cracks, or clouding. The original paper label is exceptionally well-preserved, adhering perfectly with sharp ink and zero tears. The original cork and factory seal remain completely intact, preserving the internal fluid exactly as it was prepared decades ago. A superb, deeply nostalgic addition to any collection of English provincial chemist history or curated cabinet of curiosities.
Dimensions:
- Height (without cork): 8.7cm
- Height (with cork): 9.9cm
- Diameter: 2.5cm
Shipping Information:
- Shipping is available at the buyer's expense.
- We routinely use Royal Mail Tracked 24 for parcels up to 20kg to ensure secure, traceable transit.
