Historical information

Advertisement. 'The Argus' newspaper (Melbourne, Victoria 1848-1957) Saturday 4 November 1882, page 8. 'Simpson & Davenport Pharmaceutical Chemists, (14 years with Mr. W. Bowen, successors to Mr. John Ross, formerly the business of Mr. R Hill, 63 Collins Street, East.' source TROVE.
Also at 228 Collins Street, Melbouren at some date ref: cream pot lids with Simpson & Davenport Chemists advertisement, offered for auction.

Physical description

Rectangular pale blue tinted clear glass bottle with angled corners. Embossed text on one side and base.

Inscriptions & markings

'SIMPSON & DAVENPORT CHEMISTS MELBOURNE' on side. 'M' on base.