Medicine Bottle Appraisal

Vintage Anacin Medicine Bottle with Metal Cap

This item is a small, vintage medicine bottle, likely an early packaging for Anacin tablets. It is constructed from dark amber-brown glass, a common color used for medicines to protect contents from light degradation. The bottle has a cylindrical body with a short neck, and a narrow opening characteristic of pill bottles from the mid-20th century. The dimensions appear to be approximately 3-4 inches in height. Embossed vertically on one side of the glass body, the word "ANACIN" is clearly visible, serving as a prominent manufacturer's mark. Below a portion of 'ANACIN,' the word 'WHITEHALL' is also embossed, likely referring to Whitehall Laboratories, the original manufacturer of Anacin. The bottle is topped with a metal screw-on cap, painted white, which shows signs of age and wear. The word "ANACIN" printed in black sans-serif font is legible on the cap's surface, along with additional, smaller text that is difficult to discern but appears to read 'REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.' The cap has a corrugated or textured edge for grip. The overall condition of the bottle suggests moderate use and age, with no apparent cracks or chips in the glass, though some faint scuffing or dust may be present on the glass. The metal cap exhibits some discoloration or oxidation consistent with aging metal, and some of the white paint may be flaking or worn, particularly around the edges. This bottle represents an early to mid-20th-century pharmaceutical container, likely dating from the 1930s to 1960s. Its design and branding are indicative of common over-the-counter medicine packaging of that era. The craftsmanship is utilitarian, as expected for mass-produced pharmaceutical goods.