Antique Lysol Disinfectant Bottle – Amber Glass with Original Label – Poisons Marking – c.1915–1930 U.S.A.
 
Description:
An attractive and increasingly hard-to-find antique Lysol Disinfectant bottle in rich amber glass, complete with its original full paper label and prominent “POISON – Not to be taken” warning. Bottles of this type were produced in the United States during the early 20th century, generally between c.1915–1930, for surgical, household, and general disinfecting applications.
The bottle displays classic early Lysol characteristics: a deeply moulded lattice shoulder pattern, the L monogram inside a star emblem, and a wide paper label filled with detailed period instructions. The label references 5% v/v Cresols, historically used as Lysol’s primary active ingredient during the pre-war era.
The domed push-up base and machine-made finish align with early industrial American glass production. Though the base bears no glassworks mark, the form is consistent with known antique Lysol bottles produced for Lehn & Fink by East Coast manufacturers.
A strong example of an antique branded disinfectant bottle — especially desirable with such a complete original label.
 
Features:
• era: c.1915–1930
• origin: United States (Lysol / Lehn & Fink)
• embossing: L monogram in star emblem, lattice shoulder pattern
• label: Original antique Lysol Disinfectant label with full instructions
• warnings: POISON – Not to be taken
• colour: Amber
• height: Approx. ~5 inches (see ruler in photos)
• contents listed: Contains 5% v/v Cresols
• form: Round-bodied machine-made bottle
• excellent example of early branded disinfectant packaging
 
Construction / Materials:
• Machine-made amber glass with domed base
• Embossed decorative lattice shoulder and Lysol emblem
• Original printed paper label intact and legible
• Thick, sturdy early 20th-century pharmaceutical glass
 
Condition:
Very good antique condition. Label shows mild toning, small edge wear, and typical age-related patina but remains clear and readable. Glass in clean condition with no cracks or structural damage. Embossing sharp and well-defined.
 
Type:
Antique Lysol disinfectant bottle – early American poison/disinfectant collectible.
 
A rare surviving antique Lysol bottle retaining its original label and poison markings — an excellent display piece for collectors of early household disinfectants, poison bottles, medical history, or branded antique packaging.