Antique Victorian late 19th or early 20th century Banbury & Co syrup of figs
Antique Victorian late 19th or early 20th century Banbury & Co syrup of figs bottle rare this very rare and collectible item looks to have the original cork stopper looks great display with other bottles illustration
only some minor age related wear 18 cm tall 6 cm wide 3 cm depth
Syrup of figs became a Cockney rhyming slang for wigs !🤣
The image shows a vintage bottle labeled "Compound Syrup of Figs," produced by Banbury & Co., Chemists & Pharmacists, at 186 Lavender Hill, S.W.1. The label includes instructions for use: "One table-spoonful to be taken three times a day in water after meals." Syrup of figs is a mild laxative made from figs and sugar, often used to relieve constipation. It was a common remedy in the past, and this bottle appears to be an older example, potentially from the late 19th or early 20th century. The address on the label, Lavender Hill in South West London, suggests the syrup was likely manufactured and sold in that area.
