Description
Discover a piece of South Philadelphia history with this rare antique clear glass prescription bottle from Elmer B. Nailor’s “Dependable Pharmacy,” located at 22nd & Christian Streets. Produced in the early 1900s, this rectangular druggist bottle with chamfered corners was used to dispense compounded medicines, tinctures, and liquid remedies. The embossed text “ELMER B. NAILOR / DEPENDABLE PHARMACY / 22ND & CHRISTIAN STS. PHILA” and the capacity mark “3 ʒ” (3 drams) add to its historical charm and collectible value.
This bottle is in very good condition, with no cracks or chips, light interior haze consistent with age, and strong, crisp embossing throughout. It measures approximately 5″ tall x 2″ wide, making it a perfect display piece for pharmacy collectors, apothecary enthusiasts, or anyone with roots in the Philadelphia area. Whether grouped with other antique pharmacy bottles, displayed on a windowsill, or used as a dried floral/herb bud vase, this bottle is a fantastic addition to any collection.
FEATURES:
• Type: Antique clear glass prescription/apothecary bottle
• Pharmacy: Elmer B. Nailor’s “Dependable Pharmacy”
• Location: 22nd & Christian Streets, Philadelphia, PA
• Era: Early 1900s
• Shape: Rectangular with chamfered/angled corners
• Capacity Mark: Embossed “3 ʒ” (3 drams)
• Embossed Text: “ELMER B. NAILOR / DEPENDABLE PHARMACY / 22ND & CHRISTIAN STS. PHILA”
• Color: Clear glass
• Size: Approximately 5″ tall x 2″ wide
• Condition: Very good — no cracks, no chips; light interior haze; strong, crisp embossing
• Material: Glass
• Display Ideas: Grouped with other antique pharmacy bottles, displayed on a windowsill, or used as a dried floral/herb bud vase
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