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Antique Silver-capped Travelling Medicine Bottle
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Antique Silver-capped Travelling Medicine Bottle

1900 - 1920
Sold 25 February 2026 · The Silver Cabinet
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Description

This is a high quality item: a glass travelling medicine bottle with a solid sterling silver cap.

The silver is hallmarked on the front of the cap for Sheffield 1909 with the maker's mark of James Dixon & Sons Ltd. The hinged top needs a turn to open. It is lined with cork and carries two extra hallmarks. The flattened bottle is impressed with a horizontal line, separating 1 and 2 Table Spoons measures. Understandably, it has a slight wobble when standing.

Can't help thinking of Mary Poppins...

Dimensions:

Height: 9cm

Width: 6.5cm

Depth: 2cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Capped Medicine Bottle to the Edwardian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1197826
Dealers Internal Reference
C844
Description
This is a high quality item: a glass travelling medicine bottle with a solid sterling silver cap.
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The silver is hallmarked on the front of the cap for Sheffield 1909 with the maker's mark of James Dixon & Sons Ltd.
The Silver Cabinet

The hinged top needs a turn to open. It is lined with cork and carries two extra hallmarks. The flattened bottle is impressed with a horizontal line, separating 1 and 2 Table Spoons measures. Understandably, it has a slight wobble when standing.

fig 1. An upright, round clear glass medicine bottle featuring a hinged, spherical sterling silver cap and measurement markings etched on the front.
fig 1. Antique Silver-capped Travelling Medicine Bottle

Can't help thinking of Mary Poppins...

Dimensions:

Height: 9cm

Width: 6.5cm

Depth: 2cm.

Complimentary gift wrapping is available on request.

Post and packaging are free within the UK. Overseas buyers please e-mail for postage costs and please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying.

Date of Manufacture

The Silver Cabinet has dated this Silver Capped Medicine Bottle to the Edwardian era.

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
6.5cm (2.56")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1197826
Dealers Internal Ref
C844
The Silver Cabinet
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2014
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Archive I An upright, round clear glass medicine bottle featuring a hinged, spherical sterling silver cap and measurement markings etched on the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Silver-capped Travelling Medicine Bottle

Archive II An upright, round clear glass medicine bottle featuring a hinged, spherical sterling silver cap and measurement markings etched on the front. View II
Archive III An upright, round clear glass medicine bottle featuring a hinged, spherical sterling silver cap and measurement markings etched on the front. View III
Archive IV An upright, round clear glass medicine bottle featuring a hinged, spherical sterling silver cap and measurement markings etched on the front. View IV
Archive V An upright, round clear glass medicine bottle featuring a hinged, spherical sterling silver cap and measurement markings etched on the front. View V
Archive VI An upright, round clear glass medicine bottle featuring a hinged, spherical sterling silver cap and measurement markings etched on the front. View VI
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An upright, round clear glass medicine bottle featuring a hinged, spherical sterling silver cap and measurement markings etched on the front.
Antique Silver-Capped Travelling Medicine Bottle
Ref: SA1197826
An upright, round clear glass medicine bottle featuring a hinged, spherical sterling silver cap and measurement markings etched on the front.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBottles & Flasks
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Sterling Silver
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsHinged silver cap, Etched measurement lines, Flattened circular body
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 6.5 cm (3 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A travelling medicine bottle is a small, portable glass container fitted with a secure metal cap, historically used by travellers to carry liquid remedies, tinctures, or tonics during the 19th and early 20th centuries.

These pieces typically feature blown or mould-made clear glass bodies paired with hallmarked sterling silver caps, often featuring cork or ground glass stoppers for secure sealing.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining the silver hallmarks for date letters and makers marks, as well as checking the glass for hand-blown characteristics, pontil marks, and natural age-related wear.

These items work well displayed in small clusters on a mantelpiece, bathroom counter, or open bookshelf, where natural light can pass through the clear glass to highlight its historical form.

Clean the glass gently with lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding harsh abrasives. For the silver cap, use a specialized silver polishing cloth carefully to preserve hallmarks and prevent abrasive damage.
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