Elixir Collection

The Invention of a New Chest Elixir (plate 14), 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Invention of a New Chest Elixir (plate 14), 1843

Keeping It Down. Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Germany Chancellor
527320 Keeping It Down. Otto von Bismarck (1815-1898) Germany Chancellor, trying to force the Jack of Socialism back in his box

La Fut dit a Pantagruel qu il refondoit les vieilles, 1902 (colour litho)
CHT331702 La Fut dit a Pantagruel qu il refondoit les vieilles, 1902 (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris

Woulfes apparatus for washing gases or saturating liquids. Peter Woulfe (1727-1803) was an Irish chemist, mineralogist and alchemist

Woulfes alchemical apparatus for distilling the elixir. Peter Woulfe (1727-1803) was an Irish chemist, mineralogist and alchemist

Advert, Elixir de Kempenaar, with view of London Bridge
Advert, Elixir de Kempenaar (a digestive liqueur from Antwerp, Belgium), with a view of London Bridge. circa 1900

Chemists and Druggists, Siddall and Swan, trade card (engraving)
984063 Chemists and Druggists, Siddall and Swan, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chemists and Druggists, Siddall and Swan, trade card)

Bottle which contained anti-hysteria water, from the Fonderia di Sua Altezza Reale, Officina Profumo
3658024 Bottle which contained anti-hysteria water, from the Fonderia di Sua Altezza Reale, Officina Profumo, Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Various pharmaceutical medicines
CHT236386 Various pharmaceutical medicines by French School, (19th century); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris, France; (add.info.: sirop pectoral de nafe d arabie; ); eArchives Charmet; French

The Charlatan (coloured engraving)
CHT235377 The Charlatan (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Packaging of Lydia Pinkhams Vegetable Tonic, c. 1940 (b / w photo)
SLS249165 Packaging of Lydia Pinkhams Vegetable Tonic, c.1940 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

The Antiquarys Last Will and Testament (The English Dance of Death, plate 2), April 1, 1814

The Antiquarys Last Will and Testament (from The English Dance of Death, vol. I, plate 2), 1816

A Red Mixture

A Glossy Swirl

An Elixir of Love by W. S. Gilbert
Illustration from a short story, An Elixir of Love by W. S. Gilbert in The Graphic Christmas Number 1876, which was the basis for Gilbert and Sullivans 1877 operetta The Sorcerer

Company playing in the Elixir of Youth, 1899
The merry company playing in the Elixir of Youth at the Vaudeville Theatre, striking a number of jolly or comic poses. Date: 1899

London Trade Card - Richard Siddall, Chemist at the Golden Head in Panton Street near the Haymarket. 18th century

Label, Elixir de France, an alcoholic drink brand. Date: circa 1910s

Illustration, More Than He Expected -- an old man seeking the elixir of life is shocked to see a sudden outpouring of babies. circa 1910

The Second Part of a Little Barly-Corne, an illustration from A Book of Roxburghe
XJF368426 The Second Part of a Little Barly-Corne, an illustration from A Book of Roxburghe Ballads (woodcut) (b/w photo) by English School

AD: BEARD ELIXIR, 1879. American advertisement for Dykes Beard Elixir, 1879

American newspaper advertisement, 1889, for Dykes Beard Elixir
BEARD ELIXIR AD, 1889. American newspaper advertisement, 1889, for Dykes Beard Elixir

Taoist deity Chang-e who stole the elixir of immortality. Print shows a female deity, Chang-e, full-length, holding a vial of the elixir of immortality, as she rides on clouds to the moon. Date 188-

Container for the Philosophers Stone
Alchemy. Woodcut illustration of a vessel used to contain the Philosophers Stone. This was the aim of alchemists, to create this mythical substance that was able to turn base metals such as lead into

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Medicines of the 18th century recreated at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

Baldness Cured 1919
I was bald explains this man, before he discovered a secret elixir used by Native Americans to make hair grow again

Elixir of Life
The alchemist Margrave prepares the ELIXIR OF LIFE with the help of the Veiled Woman named Ayesha, and the narrator as assistant

Elixir of Hate
Illustration for The elixir of hate by George Allan England (first published in 1911)

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"Elixir: A Timeless Remedy and Enigmatic Potion" In the realm of concoctions, it has long held a mystique that transcends time. From Benbows dog mixture, a tonic that promised to invigorate our furry companions, to W. S. Gilbert's enchanting opera "An Elixir of Love, " this elixir has woven its magic into various facets of human existence. Even in the mid-19th century, advertisements for Perry Davis pain killer showcased the power of elixirs through vibrant chromolithographs. Meanwhile, Charles Emile Jacque's captivating artwork depicted "The Invention of a New Chest Elixir" in 1843, revealing mankind's unyielding quest for remedies. Not even prominent figures like Otto von Bismarck could escape the allure of an elixir's promise. As Germany's Chancellor faced ailments, he sought solace in keeping it down with his own personal blend. Yet not all encounters with elixirs were as serene. Picture a hotel guest besieged by salespeople in their parlour, each peddling their version of this magical potion. Such scenes captured the chaotic fascination surrounding these elusive substances. From La Fut dit à Pantagruel qu'il refondait les vieilles (1902) to Woulfes alchemical apparatus for distilling the elixir; color lithographs and intricate engravings brought these tales to life visually. Elixir de Kempenaar beckoned customers with promises hidden beneath its label while views of London Bridge adorned its advertisement—an invitation to unlock secrets within every drop. "The Elixir of Youth" whispered seductively through literature and art alike—beckoning those who yearned for eternal vitality amidst fleeting years. Chemists and Druggists Siddall and Swan left no stone unturned on their trade card engraving—a testament to their dedication towards harnessing nature's wonders.