{"product_id":"vintage-savory-moore-ltd-malvern-chemists-bottle","title":"Vintage Savory \u0026 Moore Ltd Chemist Bottle — Infusion of Senna, Malvern","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautiful and historically evocative antique chemist's bottle, still bearing its original handwritten label: \u003cem\u003eInf: Sennae Conc 1-7\u003c\/em\u003e — Infusion of Senna Concentrate, a classic Victorian and Edwardian digestive tonic and laxative preparation. The bottle retains its original cork stopper and glass stopper above, and carries the dispensing label of Savory \u0026amp; Moore Ltd, Sole Proprietors, Malvern — a branch of one of England's most distinguished pharmacy chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good condition for age. Clear glass with some internal residue and patina consistent with age and former contents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original paper dispensing label present, with handwritten contents notation. Some wear, foxing, and age-related deterioration to the label — adds to the authenticity and charm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStopper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original  glass stopper present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall:\u003c\/strong\u003e A wonderfully intact piece of pharmacy ephemera.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDispensed by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Savory \u0026amp; Moore Ltd, Malvern — a branch of the celebrated London pharmacy house Savory \u0026amp; Moore, founded in 1794 on New Bond Street. Savory \u0026amp; Moore held Royal Warrants and were among the most prestigious pharmacists in England, supplying the Royal Family and aristocracy. The firm expanded to branches across England before eventually being absorbed into the Boots group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inf: Sennae Conc 1-7 — Infusion of Senna Concentrate, a preparation derived from the senna plant, widely used in Victorian and Edwardian medicine as a digestive tonic and laxative. The 1-7 ratio indicates a concentrated preparation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Victorian to mid-20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e A superb piece of pharmacy and medical ephemera — the combination of a Royal Warrant pharmacy, handwritten label, and intact original stopper makes this a particularly desirable collector's piece. Wonderful for display, prop use, or as part of a pharmacy or apothecary collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Curio Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65423704359261,"sku":"0041","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/1335\/3309\/files\/savory-moore-bottle-white-background.png?v=1785509025","url":"https:\/\/curiooptics.com\/products\/vintage-savory-moore-ltd-malvern-chemists-bottle","provider":"Curio Optics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}