Sal volatile bottle
Boots UK Ltd
Category
Medical & health
Date
Unknown
Materials
Glass and rubber
Measurements
110 x 35 x 25 mm
Place of origin
Nottingham
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 16254.5
Summary
A clear glass bottle with rubberized cap containing a clear liquid labelled, SPIRIT OF / SAL / VOLATILE / B.P. / DOSE / FROM 20 DROPS / to a teaspoonful / in a wineglass of water / not to be administered / in cases of haemorrhage. From within a rusted metal tin with pale blue hinged lid (NT16254.1).
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Boots UK Ltd, manufacturer