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Renovo
This product was sold by D. Skidmore & Co., of Seneca Falls NY. I found a Darius Skidmore in Seneca Falls in 1860, but he didn't have an associated occupation at that time. There was a Celestia Skidmore listed in the 1880 Census under Hair Work in Medina, NY, but her husband was Thomas. Picture 1 courtesy of Stuart Phelps. Picture on the #2 was courtesy of Glassworks Auctions.

The #2 bottle pictured was in a Glassworks auction in 2014. A similar bottle sold in 2009. The hammer price in 2009 was $4,750. Add the 15% buyer's fee and the bottle sold for $5,462.

BOTTLE DESCRIPTIONS
1 Oval, 7 1/8", square top, no panels, BIM, Deep Green, front: "RENOVO - FOR THE HAIR - D. SKIDMORE & CO. - SENECA FALLS, N.Y.
2 Oval, 7 7/8", double-ring top, no panels, BIM, Grape Amethyst, front: "RENOVO - FOR THE HAIR - D. SKIDMORE & CO. - SENECA FALLS, N.Y.
Renovo Bottle