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Two Swedish apothecary bottles

The bottles bear the original Swedish apothecary labels:
- "Naphthyli benzoas" – a chemical compound that was used in medicinal preparations and perfumes in the past.
- "Elixir amar. comp. M.B." – a bitter compounded elixir, traditionally prescribed for digestive complaints.

Bought in Valdemarsvik (Östergötland) and likely dating from 1850–1900

Twee Zweedse apothekersflessen 

De flessen dragen de originele Zweedse apotheeketiketten:
- "Naphthyli benzoas" – een chemische verbinding die in het verleden werd gebruikt in medicinale preparaten en parfums.
- "Elixir amar. comp. M.B." – een bitter samengesteld elixer, traditioneel voorgeschreven voor spijsverteringsklachten.

Gekocht in Valdemarsvik (Östergotland) en komen waarschijnlijk uit 1850-1900


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Sweden - Antique  - 1900-1910

The Netherlands

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Two Swedish glass apothecary bottles in brown, dating to 1900–1910, with original labels “Naphthyli benzoas” and “Elixir amar. comp. M.B.”, measuring 20 cm high by 8 cm wide and 8 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.

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Two Swedish glass apothecary bottles in brown, dating to 1900–1910, with original labels “Naphthyli benzoas” and “Elixir amar. comp. M.B.”, measuring 20 cm high by 8 cm wide and 8 cm deep, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.

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