Name/Title
Calomel, mercuric chlorideDescription
This is a calomel bottle from a medicine chest. Mercuric chloride is an ancient medication that was used as a purgative and as a treatment for syphilis. There were risks to its use including salivation, hair loss, damage to the nervous system and renal failure. The old saying is "one night with Venus and a lifetime with mercury."Condition
Overall Condition
Very GoodDate Examined
Aug 7, 2026Create Date
August 8, 2026Update Date
August 28, 2026