Phial Collection

Ventolin asthma drug C018 / 1165
Ventolin asthma drug. Ampoules of the bronchodilator drug salbutamol, marketed as Ventolin, for use in a nebuliser. Asthma causes breathing difficulties due to contraction of the airways in

The Perfumers Costume (colour engraving)
XIR154617 The Perfumers Costume (colour engraving) by Bonnart, Nicolas (c.1646-1718); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Avenant and Dragon
Avenant confronts a fearsome dragon - fortunately, a helpful owl is bringing him a magic phial, and all are able to live happily ever after, hero and dragon alike

Diamorphine hydrochloride C018 / 1170
Vials of diamorphine hydrochloride, an injectable drug used in pain relief, typically for late stages of terminal care

Testing for viruses. A technician using a pipette to fill small sample vials. These are being used to test animal tissue samples for viruses such as avian influenza (bird flu) and swine fever

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fiole; Phial; Phiole (engraving)
7196006 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fiole; Phial; Phiole (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fiole; Phial; Phiole)

this is a Sorry Sight! Pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving)
3025945 A....this is a Sorry Sight! Pub. 1786 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Dr. Atkinson in his laboratory, from Scotts Last Expedition (b / w photo)
STC255070 Dr. Atkinson in his laboratory, from Scotts Last Expedition (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Alchemists Workshop, 1570 (oil on slate)
BEN82538 The Alchemists Workshop, 1570 (oil on slate) by Straet, Jan van der (Joannes Stradanus) (1523-1605); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Three cosmetic containers from tomb G. 37, Jericho, c. 1800-1700 BC (gypsum & faience)
AMQ113728 Three cosmetic containers from tomb G.37, Jericho, c.1800-1700 BC (gypsum & faience) by Prehistoric; 7.4; 8.4; 8.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Homeopathic medicine suitcase, 2nd half of 19th century
CHT163024 Homeopathic medicine suitcase, 2nd half of 19th century by French School, (19th century); Societe d Histoire de la Pharmacie, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Medical case with instruments and medicines, early 19th century
CHT184350 Medical case with instruments and medicines, early 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Skeleton of Death taunting a Physician to save a sick old man. A phial of urine in the the skeletons bony hand. Physician, heal thyself

The Death of St Andrew Avellino (oil on canvas)
450096 The Death of St Andrew Avellino (oil on canvas) by Piazzetta, Giovanni Battista (1683-1754); 65.6x48.5 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; eHolburne Museum; Italian, out of copyright

An Apothecary (colour engraving)
CHT164202 An Apothecary (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Princess Drinks the Phial to Take away the Horns (engraving)
3625440 The Princess Drinks the Phial to Take away the Horns (engraving) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princess Drinks the Phial to Take away the Horns)

The Toilet of a Roman Lady, 1869 (oil on canvas)
HTL94042 The Toilet of a Roman Lady, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 111.8x96.5 cm; Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

Travelling medicine chest, c. 1800 (wood)
AKM210030 Travelling medicine chest, c.1800 (wood) by American School, (19th century); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; (add.info)

Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1901 (colour litho)
3104714 Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1901 (colour litho) by Crucius or Crusuius, Louis (1862-1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar)

Phial (engraving)
2807141 Phial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phial. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

The student of chemistry and pharmacy (oil on canvas)
BAL34199 The student of chemistry and pharmacy (oil on canvas) by Litschaur, Karl Joseph (1830-71); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; Austrian, out of copyright

The Alchemists study (oil on canvas) (for detail see 164373)
PCT164372 The Alchemists study (oil on canvas) (for detail see 164373) by Teniers, David the Elder (1582-1649); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne, France; Flemish, out of copyright

A Physician (oil on panel)
NOR61573 A Physician (oil on panel) by Toorenvliet, Jacob (1635-1719); 34.5x28.5 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

The Alchemists Laboratory (oil on panel)
XIR53728 The Alchemists Laboratory (oil on panel) by Wyck, Thomas (1616-77); 40.5x35 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Caen, France; English, out of copyright

The Alchemists study (oil on canvas) (detail, see 164372)
PCT164373 The Alchemists study (oil on canvas) (detail, see 164372) by Teniers, David the Elder (1582-1649); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne, France; Flemish, out of copyright

Mixing a recipe for corns, 1835. Artist: George Cruikshank
Mixing a recipe for corns, 1835. A thin woman sits in a chair brewing a mixture from a recipe. The table is crowded with phials and bottles

Inside the physicians house, 15th century (1849). Artist: A Bisson
Inside the physicians house, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 15th century manuscript illustration in Othea, held by the Royal Library, Brussels

La Pharmacie Rustique, c1775. Artist: Barthelemi Hubner
La Pharmacie Rustique, c1775. After a painting done in 1774 by G Locher, the composition shows a visit to a country chemist

Quack, satirical artwork
Quack. Satirical artwork depicting a quack from Germany. Quack is a derogatory term referring to medical practitioners who defraud patients by claiming to have skills or qualifications that they do

Signor Lablache as Dr. Dulcamara, the quack doctor in the opera The Elixir of Love
BAL78079 Signor Lablache as Dr. Dulcamara, the quack doctor in the opera The Elixir of Love (L Elisir D Amore) by Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) (coloured engraving) by English School

Christmassy bath additive

Bath additive

Bottle of herb extract, with oregano leaf next to it

Ocimum basilicum (Basil), fresh leaves, essential oil in phial, dried leaves, and dark juice in petri dish

Capsicum frutescens (Cayenne), fresh and dried red cayenne chilli peppers, powdered chillies, ointment, and phial of infused oil

Essential oil, sticks of inner bark, powdered bark, and sliced twigs (Gui zhi) from Cinnamomum sp. (Cinnamon)

Flowers, dried leaves and phial of essential oil from Thymus vulgaris (Thyme), and flowers from Thymus serpyllum (Creeping thyme)

Harvested human eggs F008 / 3569
Harvested human eggs. These eggs will be used for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment

Assorted drugs F008 / 2063
Assorted drugs

Harvested human eggs F008 / 3568
Harvested human eggs. These eggs will be used for in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment

Syringe and drug phial F005 / 0820
Syringe and drug phial

Syringe and drug phial F005 / 0819
Syringe and drug phial

Syringe F005 / 0818
Syringe

Assorted pills in a jar C014 / 1200
Assorted pills in a jar. Assorted drugs and food supplement pills, tablets and capsules in a re-sealable jar, along with a vial containing a vaccine

Empty drug phials F006 / 8919
Empty drug phials

Nurse preparing injection F006 / 9078
MODEL RELEASED. Nurse preparing injection

Praseodymium
Gadolinium. Vial containing samples of the rare earth metal Gadolinium (Gd). The rare earth metals, or rare earth elements, are a set of seventeen chemical elements in the periodic table

Assorted pills in a jar C014 / 1198
Assorted pills in a jar. Assorted drugs and food supplement pills, tablets and capsules in a re-sealable jar, along with a vial containing a vaccine

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"Unlocking the Secrets: The Multifaceted World of Phials" Phials, small glass containers with a multitude of purposes, have played a significant role throughout history. From Ventolin asthma drug C018/1165 to Avenant and Dragon concoctions, these tiny vessels hold powerful remedies. Diamorphine hydrochloride C018/1170 finds its place within phials as well, offering relief in times of pain. Beyond medicinal uses they can also instrumental in testing for viruses and providing emergency eye wash pods when accidents occur. Their importance is evident even in historical depictions such as Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fiole; Phial; Phiole (engraving) from 1786 or Dr. Atkinson's laboratory captured in Scotts Last Expedition. The allure of phials extends beyond their functionality alone. In The Alchemists Workshop painting from 1570, they symbolize the pursuit of knowledge and transformation. Even cosmetic containers found in tomb G. 37 at Jericho dating back to c. 1800-1700 BC showcase the ancient fascination with preserving beauty. However, not all associations with they are positive; an early 20th-century lithograph portrays a sorry sight - a drug addict injecting herself using one such vessel. This serves as a reminder that while they can be instruments of healing, they can also be misused. Intriguingly diverse yet ever-present throughout time, these small glass wonders continue to captivate us today. As evidenced by the homeopathic medicine suitcase from the second half of the 19th century, which holds an assortment of carefully labeled phials filled with remedies passed down through generations. From laboratories to ancient tombs and everything in between, it is clear that phials have left an indelible mark on human history – encapsulating our quest for health and beauty while simultaneously revealing our vulnerabilities.