Social History — C. 1770
Bottle, medicine bottle
'Daffy's Elixir', also known as 'Elixir Salutis', was invented by the Leicestershire clergyman Thomas Daffy in around 1650. This 'quack' medicine was a syrup designed to relieve cold and flu symptoms. Its main ingredient was the laxative senna. One of Thomas's relatives, Anthony Daffy, successfully marketed the product in London. Rival versions of the elixir then began to appear on the market. 'True Daffy's Elixir' was originally manufactured by the firm of Dicey and Co. which had a patent medicine warehouse in Bow Churchyard, off Cheapside. This bottle, retaining part of its original seal, does not carry the Dicey name which suggests that it was manufactured by a competitor.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- 30.97/2
- Object name:
- bottle, medicine bottle
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- Production date:
- c. 1770
- Material:
glass, cork
- Measurements/duration:
- H 119 mm, W 75 mm, D 49 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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