{"product_id":"vintage-hospital-size-chemical-bottle","title":"Vintage Hospital-Size Chemical Bottle — Wright, Layman \u0026 Umney Ltd, 'Napth Rect', Original Label","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning and increasingly rare hospital-size glass chemical bottle, formerly containing Glycol Thymoline — a widely used antiseptic and nasal irrigation solution popular in hospitals and pharmacies throughout the early-to-mid 20th century. This magnificent bottle retains its original label: \u003cem\u003eNapth Rect\u003c\/em\u003e, Wright, Layman \u0026amp; Umney Ltd — one of Britain's most distinguished pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers. At approximately 32cm tall, it makes a commanding display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition — no chips or cracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStaining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate internal staining from former contents — consistent with age and use, adds to the character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original paper label present — some yellowing consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 32cm tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wright, Layman \u0026amp; Umney Ltd, London — one of Britain's most respected pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers, founded in the 19th century and best known for producing Wright's Coal Tar Soap and a range of antiseptic and pharmaceutical preparations widely used in hospitals, pharmacies, and households across the British Empire. The firm supplied hospitals, the military, and the general public for decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Napth Rect (Rectified Naphthol) — a pharmaceutical-grade chemical used as an antiseptic and in the preparation of various medicinal compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hospital size — the large format bottles used in hospital dispensaries and pharmacies, as opposed to the smaller retail sizes. These are significantly rarer than standard chemist's bottles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early-to-mid 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e A magnificent and rare piece of British pharmaceutical history — the combination of hospital size, original label, intact glass, and the Wright, Layman \u0026amp; Umney provenance makes this an exceptional find for collectors of apothecary and medical ephemera, interior stylists, and prop buyers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65653735063901,"sku":"0120","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/IMG_5523.jpg?v=1787392416","url":"https:\/\/curiooptics.com\/products\/vintage-hospital-size-chemical-bottle","provider":"Curio Optics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}