Decorative arts — 1750-1800
Bottle, chemist's bottle
Robert Turlington patented a medicine in 1744 which he claimed provided 'a Remedy for every Malady'. He marketed his product successfully and sold his medicine in a special moulded bottle. His remedy was popular in London, Britain and throughout the colonies.
This moulded bottle carries the words 'By the King's Royal Patent Granted to Robt Turlington for his invented Balsam of Life', 'London' and 'January 26th 1754'. The remedy continued to be sold into the early 20th century. It contained 27 different ingredients.
- Category:
- Decorative arts
- Object ID:
- P681
- Object name:
- bottle, chemist's bottle
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- Production date:
- 1750-1800
- Material:
glass
- Measurements/duration:
- H 85 mm, W 41 mm, D 20 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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