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Rare Victorian Bristol Blue Glass White Label Apothecary Bottle, Circa 1890
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Rare Victorian Bristol Blue Glass White Label Apothecary Bottle, Circa 1890

19th century
Description

This is a striking and rather unusual Victorian Bristol blue glass apothecary bottle. The cylindrical Bristol blue glass body with a white porcelain shield-shaped label heightened in red enamel and gilt. The label with Latin inscriptions "Syr. Limonis" meaning Lemon syrup. Fitted with an associated faceted glass stopper.

Dimensions:

Height: 23cm / 9.1 inches.

Diameter: 8.5cm / 3.3 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Stopper base with nibbles.

Postage:

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Postage UK: £11 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £30 International Signed For.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Apothecary Glass Bottle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1039748
Dealers Internal Reference
JANV93
Description
This is a striking and rather unusual Victorian Bristol blue glass apothecary bottle.
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The cylindrical Bristol blue glass body with a white porcelain shield-shaped label heightened in red enamel and gilt.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The label with Latin inscriptions "Syr. Limonis" meaning Lemon syrup. Fitted with an associated faceted glass stopper.

fig 1. A Victorian cobalt blue glass apothecary bottle featuring an enamelled white shield label marked SYR. LIMONIS and a multi-faceted clear glass stopper.
fig 1. Rare Victorian Bristol Blue Glass White Label Apothecary Bottle, Circa 1890

Dimensions:

Height: 23cm / 9.1 inches.

Diameter: 8.5cm / 3.3 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Stopper base with nibbles.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £11 Special Delivery Next day.

fig 2. A Victorian cobalt blue glass apothecary bottle featuring an enamelled white shield label marked SYR. LIMONIS and a multi-faceted clear glass stopper.
fig 2. Rare Victorian Bristol Blue Glass White Label Apothecary Bottle, Circa 1890

Postage overseas: £30 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Victorian Apothecary Glass Bottle to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1039748
Dealers Internal Ref
JANV93
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Archive I A Victorian cobalt blue glass apothecary bottle featuring an enamelled white shield label marked SYR. LIMONIS and a multi-faceted clear glass stopper.

Rare Victorian Bristol Blue Glass White Label Apothecary Bottle, Circa 1890

Archive II A Victorian cobalt blue glass apothecary bottle featuring an enamelled white shield label marked SYR. LIMONIS and a multi-faceted clear glass stopper. View II
Archive III A Victorian cobalt blue glass apothecary bottle featuring an enamelled white shield label marked SYR. LIMONIS and a multi-faceted clear glass stopper. View III
Archive IV A Victorian cobalt blue glass apothecary bottle featuring an enamelled white shield label marked SYR. LIMONIS and a multi-faceted clear glass stopper. View IV
Archive V A Victorian cobalt blue glass apothecary bottle featuring an enamelled white shield label marked SYR. LIMONIS and a multi-faceted clear glass stopper. View V
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A Victorian cobalt blue glass apothecary bottle featuring an enamelled white shield label marked SYR. LIMONIS and a multi-faceted clear glass stopper.
RARE VICTORIAN BRISTOL BLUE GLASS WHITE LABEL APOTHECARY BOTTLE, CIRCA 1890
Ref: SA1039748
A Victorian cobalt blue glass apothecary bottle featuring an enamelled white shield label marked SYR. LIMONIS and a multi-faceted clear glass stopper.
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FAQs

Victorian Bristol blue apothecary bottles are cobalt-coloured glass containers manufactured during the 19th century to store liquid medicines, syrups, and chemical compounds in pharmacies.

These vessels were hand-blown or mould-blown using glass infused with cobalt oxide to produce the distinct blue hue, often finished with ground glass stoppers and fired enamel lettering.

Authentic pieces usually feature pontil marks or seam lines consistent with 19th-century moulds, ground glass stopper joints, hand-painted or enamelled labels in Latin, and minor natural bubbles within the glass matrix.

Position glass apothecary bottles on open shelving, bathroom countertops, or window sills where natural light can filter through the coloured glass to highlight the hue and form.

Wash gently by hand using lukewarm water and mild soap, avoiding abrasive pads or harsh chemicals that could damage original enamelled labels or cause thermal shock to the glass.
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