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Set of Five Glass Pharmacy Bottles
Rue des Fontenelles
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Set of Five Glass Pharmacy Bottles

19th century
Description

Decorative set of five engraved pharmacy bottles with stoppers.

Dimensions - 19 x 8 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

Rue des Fontenelles has dated these Antique Glass Pharmacy Bottles to the 19th Century.

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SA1089570
Description
Decorative set of five engraved pharmacy bottles with stoppers.

Dimensions - 19 x 8 cm

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
80cm (31.50")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated these Antique Glass Pharmacy Bottles to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1089570
Rue des Fontenelles
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

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A set of five clear glass antique pharmacy bottles with flat glass stoppers and etched Latin chemical labels.
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Archive I A set of five clear glass antique pharmacy bottles with flat glass stoppers and etched Latin chemical labels.

Set of Five Glass Pharmacy Bottles

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Rue des Fontenelles
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Rue des Fontenelles
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A set of five clear glass antique pharmacy bottles with flat glass stoppers and etched Latin chemical labels.
Set of Five Glass Pharmacy Bottles
Ref: SA1089570
A set of five clear glass antique pharmacy bottles with flat glass stoppers and etched Latin chemical labels.
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During the Victorian and Edwardian eras, apothecaries and chemists stored dry and liquid chemical compounds in standard glass vessels. These bottles were etched with standardized Latin names to prevent preparation errors and preserve liquid chemical solutions.

These vessels were typically produced from moulded clear or amber glass, featuring hand-ground necks and stoppers. The precise grinding of the glass stoppers ensured an airtight seal to prevent the evaporation or degradation of volatile chemicals.

Authentic period examples feature matching ground glass stoppers, chemical-resistant acid-etched or wheel-engraved Latin lettering, and minor manufacturing anomalies in the glass structure such as air bubbles or slight asymmetry.

Apothecary bottles are effectively styled in odd-numbered groupings on open bookshelves, mantelpieces, or bathroom counters to introduce industrial accent detail and historic texture to a room scheme.

Clean glass vessels using lukewarm water and non-abrasive liquid detergent, using soft brushes to reach interior surfaces. Avoid placing tight-fitting glass stoppers into dry bottle necks without silicone oil to prevent grinding or sticking.
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