Medicines win the form of pills were stored in bottles sold by the chemist either locally or in larger cities visited during a shopping expedition. The shape of bottles changed as did the stoppers used to seal them.Historical: Change of bottles - shape, glass, stopper, embossing, use. Aesthetic: Display showing embossing and shape especially if in good conditionClear brown glass bottle with base consisting of 2 long sides (front and back) and 2 shorter sides at each end joined by two even shorter sides (as if to cut corners). Tapered sharply to form a neck and lip and then a screw top opening. Embossed on base. Used for pills or reviving salts.Base: Common Seal: 'A' with 'G' and 'M' inside top and bottom respectively. 'F 1101' followed by 'M' On the side of the base at right angles to the above: '947'brown glass bottle, chemist, pills, reviving salts

The brand Potter & Moore was established in 1749 one of the oldest toiletry and fragrance houses in England. Mitcham lavender was historically grown in the Mitcham area of south London. Smelling salts were a standard remedy kept in purses and first aid kits to revive people from fainting spells or dizziness. Traditional smelling salts rely on ammonia to trigger an inhalation reflex. Infusing the crystals with lavender oil masked the harsh chemical stingHistoric first aid treatmentGrenade shaped glass bottle with white plastic lid, containing the original solid salt crystals. Oblong label, purple and gilt on white background on which is printed manufacturer and content detailsfirst aid, smelling salts, lavender