Antique Amber Glass Poison Bottle – Diamond-Pattern Grip – c.1920s–1930s – Australian Glass Makers (AGM) Mark
Description:
A classic antique amber glass poison bottle featuring the distinctive raised diamond-pattern “grip” texture designed to warn users of toxic contents, even in low light. This squat, round-shouldered form with narrow neck is typical of early 20th-century pharmaceutical and chemical bottles used for carbolic acid, disinfectants, and other hazardous compounds.The base is clearly embossed “M798” along with the AGM (Australian Glass Manufacturers) mark — identifying it as an Australian-made piece dating approximately from the 1920s to 1940s, when AGM produced a wide range of amber chemist and poison ware. Bottles of this style were widely used in hospitals, apothecaries, and industrial settings, making them desirable items for collectors of medical and poison memorabilia.
Features:
• Era: c.1920s–1930s
• Origin: Australia (AGM – Australian Glass Manufacturers)
• Height: approx. 4 inches (see ruler in photos)
• Classic amber glass
• Diamond-pattern tactile warning surface around the body
• Thick glass lip consistent with early machine-made chemist bottles
• No embossing on the sides – standard for smaller poison/disinfectant bottles
• Excellent example of early 20th-century medical glass
Construction / Materials:
• Press-moulded amber glass
• Diamond grip pattern for tactile identification
• AGM base embossing: M798 + maker’s mark
Condition:
Good vintage condition. Light surface wear, minor scuffs, and internal haze typical of a bottle of this age. No cracks or serious damage. Glass remains structurally sound with strong colour and well-defined pattern.
Type:
Antique amber glass poison/chemical bottle – AGM Australian pharmaceutical & apothecary collectible.A characterful early 20th-century poison bottle with desirable AGM markings and the classic tactile warning pattern — an excellent addition to any collection of antique chemist ware, apothecary bottles, or poison-labelled glass.
