Orbost & District Historical Society
bottle, first half 20th century
... medical health bottle Condy's-Crystals... gippsland This bottle contained Condy's crystals.
Condy's Crystals ...
This bottle contained Condy's crystals.
Condy's Crystals (potassium permanganate) was a popular domestic item for decades, its crystals usually being dissolved in water to make a purple solution for antiseptic and disinfectant purposes. It was also used for snake bite, with standard first aid texts advising that a snake bite should be cut with a knife or razor, the venom sucked out and Condy's Crystals applied to the site. (ref. Powerhouse Museum)
A small rectangular four-sided brown bottle. The neck has a screw thread.On sides - POISON NOT TO BE TAKEN
On bottom - F1090
Mmedical health bottle condy's-crystals