Glass cologne bottle labeled 'Strother's Silver Medal Cologne'

This is a vintage glass cologne bottle from the late 19th to early 20th century, produced by Strother's, a company that marketed various toiletry products including their award-winning cologne. The embossed lettering on the clear glass bottle indicates it won a silver medal at an exhibition, which was a common marketing strategy during this period to demonstrate product quality. Vintage cologne and perfume bottles are highly sought after by collectors of antique glass, pharmaceutical memorabilia, and advertising items. This particular bottle appeals to collectors interested in American toiletry products and early consumer goods, especially those with embossed text that provides direct evidence of the product's marketing claims and achievements.