Description
Discover this historically significant Antique Sirop d’Anis Gauvin Bottle, a striking example of late 19th-century French-Canadian patent medicine. This aqua glass bottle, circa 1880s-1910s, features embossed “Sirop d’Anis Gauvin” and stands approximately 5″ tall with a 1″ diameter.
Despite its innocent branding, this syrup was notorious for containing morphine and alcohol, marketed deceptively as a remedy for children’s teething pain and colic.
The bottle is in good condition with on small chip on the top, though it has a film inside and some age-related grime. Its aqua color and embossed details make it a fascinating piece for collectors of antique medical bottles, historical artifacts, or quack medicine enthusiasts. A must-have for anyone interested in the dark side of patent medicine history!
FEATURES:
• Era: Circa 1880s-1910s
• Material: Aqua glass
• Dimensions: 5″ height x 1″ diameter
• Embossing: “Sirop d’Anis Gauvin”
• Historical Significance: Controversial “Baby Killer” quack medicine
• Provenance: French-Canadian, Quebec origin
• Color: Aqua/light blue-green
• Shape: Round/cylindrical with tapering neck
• Age-Related Haze: Common in old glass
• Original Use: Marketed as a children’s teething syrup (contained morphine and alcohol)
• Aesthetic Appeal: Striking aqua glass with embossed details
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