gargling oil

[buzzkutt033]

picked up an example of this one for my collection. i liked it because it had a bit different color than most of the lockport stuff. has a kind of " fold " in the back of the bottle, like some kind of error in the process. take care all.


Jim

 

[buzzkutt033]

different view

 

[madpaddla]

Oh those are real nice. And the different shape and history behind it make it even better. Thanks

 

[buzzkutt033]

anyone know what " gargling oil " actually was? kind of a small bottle for mouthwash.......................

Jim

 

[madpaddla]

I looked it up before but I think it was a "For Man or Beast" type of medicine. But mostly I found that it was a vet bottle for horses. Good luck on your research.

 

[buzzkutt033]

here's what i came up with ..........

Merchant’s Gargling Oil was a "liniment for man or beast." It was manufactured from 1833 to the early 20th century. It was primarily used as a topical ointment to treat horses and other animals for burns, scalds, sprains, and bruises. Gargling Oil could also treat a variety of strange ailments, including foundered feet, horn distemper, sitfast, ringbone, swelled legs, poll evil, foot rot in sheep, garget in cows, roup in poultry, and mange.
Merchant's Gargling Oil Company, Lockport, New York

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[buzzkutt033]

dandy stuff eh ???

 

[buzzkutt033]

another...........