O.P. Compund of Wild Cherry
Except for the chips on the flared rim, this is a nice example of this Philadelphia patent medicine from about 1845, pre-Civil War era. See all pics please.
Embossed: DR. H SWAYNE'S // COMPOUND // SYRUP OF // WILD CHERRY
Height: 6"
Color: aqua
Condition: the flared lip has a 1/2" chip and a 1/8" chip, as is usually found on these thin lipped early medicines. Otherwise, it is fine structurally with a nice open pontil and just some patchy stain.
Reference Number: X315
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