Victorian Gilbert Bros. & Co. Poison Laudanum Bottle From the repoussé band detailing

From the repoussé band detailing to the individually soldered gold ball granulation

the goddess of wisdom

Cleaning and Care Gently wipe with a dry

strengthen intelligence

Do not submerge into any harsh chemicals or jewelry cleaner as it will ruin both the pearls and the opals

Victorian Gilbert Bros. & Co. Poison Laudanum Bottle From the repoussé band detailingPopular among 19th century writers, artists, poets (and just about everyone else), laudanum was often referred to as the Victorians' favorite drug. A highly addictive and often deadly tincture of opium mixed with alcohol, laudanum was commonly used as a household painkiller, much like aspirin, and was prescribed as a "cure all" for every ailment under the sun. It was readily available and more affordable than alcohol, making it accessible to all