Antique Australian Poison Bottle – “NOT TO BE TAKEN” – Amber Hexagonal with Raised Warning Studs – A.G.M. Marked – c.1910–1930
 
Description:
A classic and highly collectible antique Australian poison bottle, embossed with the unmistakable warning “NOT TO BE TAKEN” along the front panel and featuring raised tactile studs covering the adjoining faces. These studded patterns were designed as a physical safety cue, allowing the bottle to be identified by touch in dim light — a characteristic of early 20th-century poison and hazardous chemical packaging.
This example is blown in machine-moulded amber glass with a tooled lip, hexagonal body, and strong, crisp embossing. The base is clearly marked with the early A.G.M. (Australian Glass Manufacturers Co.) logo — a tall tower-form maker’s emblem — along with the mould code M 422 M and a small H, typical of Australian pharmaceutical and chemical glass produced between c.1910 and 1930.
A genuine piece of early Australian industrial and medical history, this bottle displays beautifully and represents a textbook example of local poison-bottle manufacture.
 
Features:
• Era: c.1910–1930
• Origin: Australia – A.G.M. (Australian Glass Manufacturers Co.)
• Colour: Rich amber
• Embossing: “NOT TO BE TAKEN” + tactile raised stud pattern
• Shape: Hexagonal with flat front panel and tapered neck
• Height approx.: ~5.25 inches (see ruler in photos)
• Base Markings: A.G.M. tower emblem, M 422 M, small H
• Tooled lip with early machine-mould seam characteristics
• Classic Australian poison-bottle safety design
 
Construction / Materials:
• Machine-moulded amber glass
• Heavy-walled construction for chemical storage
• Raised tactile warning studs on multiple panels
• Embossed caution text designed to prevent accidental ingestion
 
Condition:
Excellent antique condition with no cracks, chips, or structural faults observed. Light age wear and minor surface marks consistent with use and handling over ~100 years. Embossing and stud patterns remain sharp and well-defined.
 
Type:
Antique Australian poison bottle – “NOT TO BE TAKEN” amber chemical bottle (A.G.M. manufacture).
 
A superb example of early Australian poison-bottle design — tactile, visually striking, and historically significant. Ideal for collectors of apothecary glass, poison bottles, or Australian industrial history.