Help with ID and time/age - Boericke and Tafel tiny amber bottle

CheetoBandito

Hi everyone

I found this bottle on a beach of the north shore of long island new york, about 1 hour's drive away from new york city. Can anyone help me understand what it once held, or how old it is? From what I gathered so far, its made by a company who specialized in homeopathic medicine, and it seems to be from between 1870 and 1880, but I am only an amateur researcher/bottle enthusiast, so I appreciate any insight/knowledge you have to share Thank you!

Chris

Here is a bit of history of the Boericke & Tafel company. They were once a significant manufacturer of medicines in Philadelphia along with Humphrey's. The company is still in business.

http://homeoint.org/cazalet/boericke/story.htm

Your date on your bottle is about correct, late 19th c. Maybe even 1890s.

CheetoBandito

Thank you Chris!! Much appreciated.