Victorian Gilbert Bros. & Co. Poison Laudanum Bottle the goddess of wisdom

the goddess of wisdom

The center pane also comes to a sharp point

wipe with a microfiber cloth if necessary

From the repoussé band detailing to the individually soldered gold ball granulation

Do not submerge into any harsh chemicals or jewelry cleaner as it will ruin both the pearls and the opals

Victorian Gilbert Bros. & Co. Poison Laudanum Bottle the goddess of wisdomPopular among 19th century writers, artists, poets (and just about everyone else), laudanum was often referred to as the Victorians' favorite drug. A highly addictive and often deadly tincture of opium mixed with alcohol, laudanum was commonly used as a household painkiller, much like aspirin, and was prescribed as a "cure all" for every ailment under the sun. It was readily available and more affordable than alcohol, making it accessible to all