Gutta percha tube for 1/2 gr. compressed Tabloid brand opium tablets, empty with possible traces remaining. 80 mm x 15 mm diameter. Interior of the tube is lined with wax paper and contains a small amount of cotton, possibly obscuring traces of opium. Made by Burroughs Wellcome and Co., English, 1900-1910. Gutta Percha tube for Opium tablets 1900-1910
Black gutta percha tube for 5 gr. Tabloid brand Aromatic Chalk Powder with Opium tablets, with possible traces remaining. 89 mm x 19 mm diameter. Interior of the tube is lined with wax paper and contains a small amount of cotton, possibly obscuring traces of opium or remaining tablets. Made by Burroughs Wellcome and Co., English, 1900-1910. Gutta percha tube of Aromatic Chalk Powder with Opium tablets 1900-1910
Green poison bottle with lid labelled 'Opium Pulverat BP' made by James Woolley Sons and Co. Ltd 1964
Glass bottle with glass stopper covered in chamois for Laudanum (opium tincture) with traces remaining. 116 mm x 40 mm, 147 g. Sprackett Chemists, Bristol, 1862-1900. Bottle of Laudanum 1862-1900
Bottle, amber glass, cork stopper, for opium tincture, trace remains. Printed label on white paper with maroon text reads, 'Opiumtinktur'. 83mm x 32 mm x 22 mm, 56 g. Unknown maker, probably German, 1900-1910. Amber glass bottle of opium tincture 1900-1910
Pewter canister with screw top mostly full with 'Diascordio', an ancient medical preparation which contains poppy syrup. 52 mm x 24 mm diameter, 45 g. Unknown maker, Italian, 1771-1850. Canister of Diascordio 1771-1850
Four glass phials with metal caps containing ipecacuanha and opium tablets, 0.3 g, wrapped in paper, with two additional packets not in a phial. Each phial: 101 mm x 18 mm diameter, 21 g. Unknown maker, produced for the German Army by various depots in Frankfurt and Cologne, 1915-1916. Four glass phials and two additional packets not in a phial, all containing ipecacuanha and opium 1915-1916
Square glass bottle with cut-glass stopper approximately half full of 'Diarrhoea Powder' (opium and chalk). 57 mm x 37 mm x 37 mm, 99g. Dispensed by J. Martin, Bristol, English, nineteenth century. Bottle of Diarrhoea Powder 1801-1900
Small clear glass bottle with cork stopper, containing cholera pills. 47 mm x 18 mm diameter, 10 g. Dispensed by the Punjab Medical Hall, Lahore, Indian, 1871-1920. Small bottle of Cholera pills 1871-1920
Pewter canister with screw top containing the ancient medical preparation 'Diascorde' (contains opium). 52 mm x 23 mm diameter, 31g. Unknown maker, Italian, 1775-1850. Pewter canister of Diascorde 1775-1850
Ambler glass bottle of 100 compressed tablets of 'Aspirin compounded with Dover Powder' (aspirin, phenacetin and compound of ipecacuanha containing Dover Powder). 137 mm x 56 mm x 36 mm, 269 g. Printed label reads, '../ASPIRIN COMPOUND/WITH/DOVER POWDER/.../The proportion of Dover Powder in/ this tablet does not bring the product/ within the scope of the D.D.A./ PARKE, DAVIS/& COMPANY, LIMITED Inc U.S.A./HOUNSLOW near LONDON' Produced by Parke, Davis and Co., Ltd., English, 1920-1950. Bottle of Aspirin compressed with Dover Powder 1920-1950
Small rectangular pocket dispensary with hinged metal segments, 7 of which contain pills (including opium, Dover's powder, quinine, and lead with opium), 2 contain packets of powder (calomel and antimony), with an informational leaflet. 84 mm x 57 mm x 13 mm. Made by Flockhart and Company, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1837-1870. Small pocket dispensary containing drugs 1837-1870
Rectangular glass bottle with paper covered cork stopper inscribed with 'Laudan Liquid', a small amount of content remains. 115 mm x 65 mm x 50 mm, 181g. Unknown maker, Italian, 1780-1850. Glass bottle for liquid laudanum 1780-1850
Rectangular glass bottle with a glass stopper containing aromatic powder (chalk and opium powder). 108 mm x 33 mm x 26 mm, 120g. Unknown maker, Australian, c.1860. Bottle of Aromatic Powder 1850-1870
Pewter canister with screw top containing 'Teriaca' or Theriac, an ancient medical preparation which contains poppy syrup. 52 mm x 25 mm diameter, 38 g. Unknown maker, Italian, 1771-1850. Canister of Teriaca 1771-1850
Rectangular glass bottle with paper-covered cork stopper approximately one-quarter full of 'Syr. Diacody', or Diascorde syrup. 110 mm x 68 mm x 55 mm, 239g. Unknown maker, Italian, 1780-1850. Glass bottle of 'Diacody Syrup' 1780-1850
Square glass bottle with painted inscription for Laudanum (LAUD: HYSTER) (opium tincture) with traces remaining. 144 mm x 50 mm x 50 mm, 138g. Unknown maker, possibly German, 18th century. Glass bottle for Laudanum 1701-1800
Pewter canister with screw top containing the ancient medical preparation 'Theriaca' or Theriac (contains opium). 52 mm x 23 mm diameter, 39g. Unknown maker, Italian, 1775-1850. Pewter canister of Theriac 1775-1850
Painted wooden drug jar, for unidentified opium mixture (OPUM/ TEBAIC) with wood lid and traces remaining. 151 mm x 75 mm, 237 g. Unknown maker, probably Swiss, 1770-1830. Wooden jar for opium mixture 1770-1830
Sqaure glass bottle with pewter top containing 'Laudano' (Laudanum). 65 mm x 27 mm x 25 mm, 43g. Unknown maker, Italian, 1771-1850. Glass bottle of 'Laudano' 1771-1850
Two glass bottles with green paper covers full of 'Cholera Drops'. Each: 60 mm x 22 mm diameter, 19g. Supplied by Willem Pitlo, Arnhem, Dutch, 1801-1900. Two bottles of 'Cholera Drops' 1801-1900
Glass bottle with bakelite lid half-full of compound Aspirin and Opium tablets (TAB. ACID. ACETYLSALICYL et OPII P.B.). By Southall Bros. and Barclay (1935) Ltd., English, 1930-1950. Glass bottle of Aspirin and opium tablets 1930-1950
Green paper packet containing poppy capsules, 176mm x 121 mm x 16 mm. Printed label on the packet reads, '717 POPPY CAPSULES/ (papaver somniferum)' and has a red mark ' B 4'. Europe, 1880-1940. Paper packet of poppy capsules 1880-1940
Glass bottle with cork stopper of opium tincture with a trace remaining. Bottle is stained, probably from the evaporation of the alcohol in the tincture. Inscription reads, 'U3/K/Opium tinktur/F.' Unknown maker, probably German in origin, 1900-1910. Glass bottle of opium tincture 1900-1910
Glass, oval based bottle with cork stopper. Paper label on front of bottle. Containing an estimated 288 Tabloid brand of Opium tablets. Paper label on reverse reads 'from Stanley, Expedition'. bottle; controlled drug; opium 1880-1900
Green glass poison bottle with bakelite lid full of Dover's Powder tablets (TAB. IPECAC. ET OPII). By Wright, Layman and Umney Ltd., English, 1920-1960. Poison bottle of Dover's Powder tablets 1920-1960
Floral painted opaline glass shop round used for opium (OPIO), with traces remaining. By the Farmacia de Onate, Spain, 1850-1900. Shop round for opium 1850-1900
Cloth cover containing a lump of opium plaster (emplast opii). Opium is a powerful analgesic. Part of this object is loose. sample; controlled drug; opium 1851-1940
Clear glass, square-based bottle with glass stopper, chamois, leather covering and paper label. To contain aproximately 2 ounces of simple tincture of opium (Tinct. Opii. Simpl) (tinctura opii simplex). bottle; controlled drug; opium 1900-1910
1x100ml glass bottle (sealed) of concentrated syrup of red poppy (SYR. RHOEAD B.P.C. 1949). 135 mm x 45 mm diameter, 266 g. Made by Wright Layman and Umney, English, 1949-1970. Glass bottle of concentrated syrup of red poppy 1949-1970
Small clear glass, rectangle based bottle with glass stopper, and paper label. To contain Pills of Opium and Calomel. Some contents present. bottle; controlled drug; opium
Clear glass bottle, with cork stopper, and paper label. Containing 5 poppy heads. Label inscribed 'Adormidera' and 'papaverum somniferum'. Poppies believed to be product of Spain. bottle; controlled drug; opium 1901-1930
Glass specimen jar with cork lid containing dried poppy petals. 121 mm x 58 mm diameter, 138 g. Label reads,'FIOR de AMAPOLA Red Poppy/petals/Papaver Rhoeas Linn/ Papaveraceae/ SPAIN'. Contents from Spain, bottle European, 1870-1930. Specimen bottle of red poppy petals 1870-1900
Glass vial with cork stopper to contain 10 hypodermic tablets consisting of 1/3 grain of opium concentrate which is equal to 1/6 grain of morphine. Morphine is a powerful analgesic and narcotic but it also has central stimulant actions. phial; controlled drug; opium
Clear glass bottle, with cork stopper, and paper label. Containing remains of poppy heads. Label inscribed 'Post or Dodda' and 'papaver somniferum, Linn, fam papaveraceae'. Poppies believed to be product of Lahore, India. bottle; controlled drug; opium 1900-1930
Clear glass, circle based jar with top and bottom necks, broken cardboard cover. Containing a large lump of Patna opium from Calcutta. jar; controlled drug; opium 1836
Glass, oval based bottle with cork stopper. Paper label on front of bottle. Containing an estimated 288 Tabloid brand of Lead and Opium tablets. Paper label on reverse reads 'from Stanley, Expedition'. bottle; controlled drug; opium 1880-1900
Colourless glass bottle, with glass stopper and paper label, containing Laudanum (tincture of opium). The bottle is labelled a poison. Trace contents of evaporated substance. Manufactured by 'Savory and Moore, Chemists to the Queen, H.R.H. the of Wales, H.H. the Khedive of Egypt, and c.' The bottle probably dates between 1860-1890. Bottle, with glass stopper, containing Laudanum
Square glass bottle with glass stopper for Laudanum (opium tincture), with a small amount of liquid remaining. 65 mm x 30 mm x 30 mm, 55g. Unknown maker, French, 18th century. Bottle of Laudanum 1700-1850
Rectangular clear glass bottle with glass stopper, without metal stopper retaining clip, containing approximately 2 ounces of tincture of opium (tinctura opii simplex), unsigned, England, 1900-1910 Glass bottle, without metal clip to secure glass stopper, for tincture of opium 1900-1910
Horn box, cylindrical body, flat base, push on lid, empty, and five balls of opium, mixed with ash, Chinese Horn box and five balls of opium, mixed with ash, Chinese
Cylindrical glass jar with leather covering and painted label for "Laud.S.Op. Hart." (Opium Tincture with Hartshorn), traces remaining. 115 mm x 66 mm diameter, 103g. Unknown maker, probably Spanish, 17th or 18th century. Glass jar for Laudanum and Hartshorn 1601-1800
Floral painted opaline glass shop round with lid used for Dover's powder (contains opium). By the Farmacia de Onate, Spanish, 1850-1900. Opaline glass shop round for Dover's powder 1850-1900
Amber glass bottle with cork stopper for 500 ml of syrup of red poppies (SYRUPUS RHOEADOS) B.P.C. 1934, with traces remaining. 230 mm x 75 mm diameter, 526g. Made by Wright Layman and Umney, London, 1934-1949. 500ml bottle of syrup of red poppies B.P.C. 1934-1949