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Antique C.C. Macruder Pharmacist Bottle
Turn-of-the-Century New Orleans, Louisiana Apothecary
Overview
Up for sale is an authentic, turn-of-the-century antique prescription medicine bottle embossed \"C.C. MACRUDER / PHARMACIST / NEW ORLEANS.\" Charles C. Macruder operated his druggist trade in New Orleans during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This piece features a hand-tooled prescription/patent cork lip, recessed face panel, and embossed fluid capacity marking near the shoulder. A wonderful regional find for collectors of Louisiana history, Southern apothecary glassware, or dug bottles.
Item Details
- Embossing: C.C. MACRUDER / PHARMACIST / NEW ORLEANS.
- Shoulder Marking: 3 II
- Era: Circa 1885–1905
- Origin: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Finish: Hand-tooled prescription lip (cork finish)
- Material: Blown glass
Condition
This bottle is in dug antique condition. It retains classic subterranean surface patina, ground haze, and subtle rainbow mineral iridescence (\"sick glass\") from years underground. The glass is structurally sound with no notable chips, cracks, or lip bruises. Lettering is sharp and legible. Please examine high-resolution photos for close-up views of surface texture and clarity.
Careful Packing & Shipping
All fragile antique glass is packed with collector-grade care, double-wrapped in substantial bubble wrap, and cushioned in a sturdy corrugated box to guarantee safe delivery. Ships quickly with included tracking.
