Vintage 1960s Wheaton Glass A Lancaster’s Jaundice Bitters Amethyst Bottle 8"

Vintage reproduction apothecary / bitters bottle produced by Wheaton Glass Works, known for their high-quality historic glass reproductions.

This bottle is for A. Lancaster’s Indian Vegetable Jaundice Bitters and is made of amethyst purple glass. The embossing references the original 19th-century product but this bottle itself is a mid-20th-century reproduction, commonly attributed to Wheaton’s collector series.

Embossed Text:

* Front: “A. Lancaster’s Indian Vegetable Jaundice Bitters”

* Reverse: “Col. Sam Johnson Proprietor Richmond VA 1852”
(1852 refers to the original product date, not the manufacture date of this bottle.)

Details:

* Manufacturer: Wheaton Glass Works

* Type: Reproduction bitters bottle

* Material: Glass

* Color: Amethyst / Purple

* Height: 8"

* Base mark: Wheaton, NJ

* Era: Mid century (circa 1960s–1970s)

Condition

* Vintage condition

* No cracks

* No chips

* Light surface wear consistent with age

* Strong embossing on both sides