19th century Apothecary Glass / Eartworm and Bergamot Oil

19th century apothecary jars / glass
From the 16th to 19th centuries, the oil of earthworms was a popular treatment for a wide variety of ailments, from arthritis to gunshot wounds. This foul-sounding tonic was brewed up by apothecaries across Europe, who would store it in these fancy syrup jars.