Medicine Box Appraisal

Vintage Sloan's Liniment Bottle with Original Box

This item is a vintage bottle of Sloan's Liniment, complete with its original cardboard packaging. The bottle itself is clear glass, appearing to hold approximately 2 fluid ounces of a light yellow or amber liquid, consistent with the appearance of a liniment. It features a beige or light brown screw-on cap, labeled as a 'safety cap'. The label on the bottle is white with black text, displaying the brand name 'SLOAN'S LINIMENT' prominently. It also includes the image of a man with a mustache, identified as 'Dr. Earl S. Sloan', and lists active ingredients such as Capsicum Oleoresin, Methyl Salicylate, Oil of Camphor, Turpentine Oil, and Oil of Pine, along with their percentages. The bottle shows some minor wear, typical of an aged item, but appears to be in good overall condition with the liquid still present. The cardboard box is beige with black lettering and a similar image of Dr. Earl S. Sloan. The box has 'SLOAN'S LINIMENT' and 'WITH SAFETY CAP' printed on it, along with the active ingredients and their percentages, and declares its purpose as 'AIDS IN THE TEMPORARY RELIEF OF MINOR RHEUMATIC AND ARTHRITIC PAINS'. The box exhibits signs of age, including some creasing, minor tears, and discoloration, which is consistent with its vintage nature. Both the bottle and the box indicate a volume of '2 FL. OZ.'. The aesthetic suggests an item from the mid-20th century, possibly 1950s or 1960s, given the style of the safety cap and packaging design. The consistent branding and instructional text on both components speak to a well-established product during its period of manufacture. The presence of both the bottle and its original box adds to its collectible value and historical integrity.