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#1284 -  UPHAM'S FRESH MEAT CURE PHILADa PAT'N'D FEB 12 1867

      Samuel C Upham     Philadelphia PA.   Circa late 1860s - 1870s

This is an uncommon and very odd cure. Seriously, how fresh can the meat be if its in a bottle :)  This was sort of a 19th century protein shake drink for invalids suffering from consumption (TB) and other weakening illnesses.

Bottle Description : Aqua, early tooled lip, very light whittling
Height : 6 1/4"
Bottle Condition : No damage, clean, excellent example, has a potstone on shoulder with no radiations.

Price $40 + $5 shipping
 

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