Schwerin's Powder

 

 

 

 

 

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Civil War Period Poison - Schwerin's Powder

This is a super crude earlier example with rolled lip and hammered glass, circa 1865. Identical size and shape of a Lyon's Powder, and it's a knock-off poison from the same period.

Embossed: SCHWERIN'S / POWDER

Height:  4 3/8" 
Color:
clear

Condition: structurally perfect (no chips, cracks or dings), but has overall light haze and trace wear.

Reference Number:  Y979

Price: $32