Antique Humphreys Golden "G D" Douche Glass Bottle | New York Apothecary Medicine

Add a fantastic piece of late 19th/early 20th-century medical history to your inventory with this embossed clear glass apothecary bottle. The front is prominently embossed with "HUMPHREYS / GOLDEN / G D / DOUCHE / NEW YORK".

Produced by the Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co. (founded by Dr. Frederick Humphreys in New York in the 1850s), the company was famous for its numbered remedies and personal care products. Today, bottles from the "quack medicine" and early personal care era are highly sought after by collectors of medical oddities, antique advertising, and vintage pharmacy decor. Its classic rectangular shape with rounded shoulders and a collared lip makes it a great display piece for a bathroom shelf or cabinet of curiosities.

Condition

Grade: Good Antique Condition

Details: The glass is structurally sound with no visible chips, cracks, or deep scratches. It exhibits natural manufacturing characteristics typical of the era, including small air bubbles enclosed in the glass and prominent mold seams. There is some light interior hazing and residue consistent with age and being dug/found, which can often be cleaned by collectors if desired.

Measurements

Height: Approx. 7.75 to 8 inches

Base Width: Approx. 2.75 to 3 inches