Antique c.1890s Dr. Daniels Oster Cocus Nerve Muscle Liniment Embossed Bottle – Patent Medicine –

Description

Add vintage apothecary charm to your collection with this authentic c.1890s Dr. Daniels Oster Cocus Nerve & Muscle Liniment bottle, originally marketed in Boston, Massachusetts for rheumatism, neuralgia, and lameness relief. This rectangular glass flask features deeply embossed period text ideal for antique bottle collectors, patent medicine enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a genuine Gilded Age artifact. The piece serves as a striking focal point for rustic farmhouse decor, cottagecore styling, or historical pharmacy displays, bringing 130-year-old character to any shelf without the need for props.

The bottle is structurally sound with no cracks, chips, or hairlines. Glass exhibits an attractive light brown to amethyst tint that shifts beautifully with lighting, accompanied by mild interior clouding and surface weathering consistent with age and historical liniment storage. Embossing remains highly legible and deep, showcasing excellent preservation for a collector-grade piece that retains its original glass patina and mold characteristics.
Measuring approximately 6 inches tall by 2 inches wide, this flacon is ready for display as a standalone item or as part of a curated curiosities collection. Perfect for vintage medicine enthusiasts, stage set dressing, or educational props, this bottle captures the essence of late Victorian marketing and apothecary design. Sold as the antique bottle only; no lid, label, or accessory included.

FEATURES:
• Era & Origin: c.1890s Late Victorian patent medicine bottle; historically associated with Boston, Massachusetts apothecaries and veterinary remedies.
• Embossed Text: Deep, sharp front panel reading “DR DANIELS OSTER COCUS NERVE & MUSCLE LINIMENT RHEUMATISM NEURALGIA & LAMENESS.” in traditional vertical layout.
• Glass Color: Light brown to amethyst/cocoa tinted soda-lime glass; hue shifts noticeably under different lighting conditions due to iron/manganese colorants.
• Condition Grade: Structurally sound with no cracks, chips, or repairs. Shows minor interior clouding and surface weathering consistent with age and historical storage; embossing remains intact and legible.
• Dimensions: Approximately 6″ tall x 2″ wide (15.2 cm x 5.1 cm); rectangular flask profile with rounded shoulders, cylindrical neck, and flat base.
• Mold Details: Features period-appropriate construction including a flat base with slight central depression and authentic glass disease/patina consistent with late-19th-century manufacturing.
• Display Versatility: Excellent for vintage apothecary displays, rustic farmhouse decor, cottagecore styling, museum reproductions, or historical photography props; bottle only.
• Collector Value: Verified embossing depth and correct typography for the Oster-Cocus mold type; ideal for specialized collections tracking regional patent medicine branding.