Historical information

Chemists sold bottles of 'Dexsal'. This bottle was bought locally or at a larger store on a shopping expedition. This bottle is dated earlier than others and had a cork stopper. History of Dexsal.

Significance

Historical: Change of bottles - shape, glass, stopper, use and embossing
Aesthetic: Display showing embossing and shape.

Physical description

Clear brown glass 'Dexsal' bottle with straight sides a little more than three quarters of the way up. The base has 2 long sides (front and back) with 3 equal length sides at each end. The shoulder of the bottle has a short neck on top and then a cork stopper opening. Heavy embossing on the front and embossing on the base.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: across bottle: 'Dexsal / Reg. Trade Mark'
Base: 'F 397' and near the edge '627'