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#1226  REUTER'S LIFE SYRUP NEW YORK

 Dr. John Reuter                          New York City        Circa late 1870s to early 1880s

Advertised as early as 1878. 
Sold as a general panacea for the sick. 

An 1880 trade card for the medicine can be found at this site...
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According to Odell's books it was sold by Barclay & Co. 26 Beaver St in NYC.
 

Bottle Description : aqua, tapered applied lip , post mold
Height : 9 1/4"
Bottle Condition : Inside content staining, no damage.

PRICE - $55 + $6 S&H

 

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