Antique Musterole Milk Glass Jars with Tin Lids | Gorgeous Vintage Patina | Circa 1910s/20s

A beautiful set of two tall antique Musterole milk glass jars to add a touch of vintage to any room.

ABOUT MUSTEROLE (Courtesy of Culinary Lore)
Musterole was a medicinal rub that was used similar to Vicks VapoRub but could also be used similarly to Ben Gay and other muscle and joint pain rubs. Musterole was first introduced in 1905, and the company was incorporated in 1907. The name comes from mustard, one of the principal ingredients. Today, Musterole is no longer made, but can sometimes be found through mail-order. Musterole’s mechanism of action was as a counter-irritant. Counter-irritants are agents such as methyl salicylate, camphor, or menthol that actually cause irritation to the skin, but in so doing provide some relief of muscle or joint pain by dilating the blood vessels in the area and increasing blood flow, leading to a feeling of warmth. This provides a sort of masking effect for pain. All the mechanisms by which the agents work are not known, but they have been used for many years. Mustard is an irritant and in the right dose can work as a counter-irritant. A mustard-poultice laid on the chest is a time-honored remedy for cold and cough symptoms, helping to relieve chest congestion. Musterole was basically a pre-made mustard preparation, but it also contained other counter-irritant agents. 

BIXLEY NOTES
• Set of 2 antique Musterole milk glass jars with tin lids
• One lid is stamped Musterole. The other is blank.
• One jar has label remnants. The other is clean.
• Circa 1910s/20s based on the jar design
• Each measures 2" tall x 1 1/2" in diameter

VINTAGE NOTES
• In beautiful antique condition
• Jars are in great shape - no chips or cracks
• Lids are worn and distressed

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