A look at the types of bottles, ceramic containers, metal containers, paper, leather and similar containers used to hold medicines during the golden age of piracy. Also discussing period container labels and closures such as corks, tied down bladders and similar devices. The Pirate Surgeon s Journal Tools and Procedures pages include detailed information about 17th and 18th century surgical tools and techniques used during the Golden Age of Piracy (~1680 - 1725).