Small clear bitters bottle
Wanting to know about the history of this clear COL SAMJOHNSON PROPRIETOR RICHMOND VA 1852 ALANCASTER INDIAN VEGETABLE JAUNDICE BITTERS bottle.
The J in Jaundice is embossed backwards. All letters are caps and raised
& the bottle is clear, 3 inches tall with a wooden cork. No stamp on the bottom of the bottle
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Thanks for posting.
This is a modern bottle popularized by Wheaton Glass in the later 20th century - it was meant to look like older bitters bottles, perhaps inspired by the common "Atwoods Bitters" from the 19th century. I have seen a number of spelling variants so there were a number of molds made, possibly by other companies.
Usually they are found in bright colors such as amethyst, blue or green. Yours is unusual in that it is clear glass.
See also
https://forum.antiquebottles-glass.com/search?Search=indian+vegetable