Item - Vintage Castor Oil Bottle prepared by T.A. Smith M.P.S. of Grosvenor Pharmacy, 108a Warton Street, Lytham, Circa 1930s complete with original contents (please see all photos)
Maker - Grosvenor Pharmacy of Lytham
Stamps - Label printed with all details, base of bottle moulded with - 2 and C3
Type - Pharmacy/Chemist Bottle
Circa - 1930s
Construction - Glass Bottle with Bakelite Top
Country of Origin - England
Dimensions - 5.25" in height
Weight - 155 gram
Condition - Excellent Condition with light staining to label
Other Interesting Points - Grosvenor Pharmacy still exists in Lytham in the same building but is now known as Smiths Chemist.
Castor Oil, or Wonder Oil as it is sometimes known has curative stories behind it. You may remember your grandmother recommending a Castor oil pack to cure what ails you, such as arthritis, clearing skin disorders, gallbladder inflammation & much more. Castor oil was supplied by your local chemist in glass bottle similar to the one pictured and was commonly used for inducing during child birth. It’s a home remedy with natural healing properties and is still widely used today.
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