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Late Georgian Dark Green Large Onion-shaped Apothecary Bottle
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Late Georgian Dark Green Large Onion-shaped Apothecary Bottle

19th century
Sold 23 March 2025 · The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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Description

This is a large, green, early 19th century Georgian onion bottle, probably used by an apothecary.

The bottle is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base consistent with age and use.

The bottle is blown in green coloured glass decorated with a painted label for "AO. MENT. P" and is approximately in the shape of an onion. It measures 23.5 cm (9.4 inches) in diameter at its widest point. It ends in a kicked-in base which is plain save for the pontil mark. The bottle is 31.5 cm (12.6 inches) in height. There is some scratching to the lateral extremities. There are no chips, cracks or any obvious evidence of restoration.

It weighs in at 1.51 kg. (~ 3 lb. 5 oz.).

Physical Dimensions
Height
31.5cm (12.40")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Declaration

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Antique Apothecary Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1131060
Dealers Internal Reference
8199
Dealers Notes

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Description
This is a large, green, early 19th century Georgian onion bottle, probably used by an apothecary.

The bottle is in excellent condition for its age. It shows age related wear and tear to the rim of the base consistent with age and use.

fig 1. A dark green, onion-shaped antique glass apothecary bottle featuring a worn paper label and a narrow neck.
fig 1. Late Georgian Dark Green Large Onion-shaped Apothecary Bottle

The bottle is blown in green coloured glass decorated with a painted label for "AO. MENT. P" and is approximately in the shape of an onion. It measures 23.5 cm (9.4 inches) in diameter at its widest point. It ends in a kicked-in base which is plain save for the pontil mark. The bottle is 31.5 cm (12.6 inches) in height. There is some scratching to the lateral extremities. There are no chips, cracks or any obvious evidence of restoration.

It weighs in at 1.51 kg. (~ 3 lb. 5 oz.).

Height
31.5cm (12.40")
Width
23.5cm (9.25")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Date of Manufacture

The World is Made of Glass Ltd. has dated this Antique Apothecary Bottle to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1131060
Dealers Internal Ref
8199
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Dealing in antique and collectable glass from the 17th to the 21st century.

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Archive I A dark green, onion-shaped antique glass apothecary bottle featuring a worn paper label and a narrow neck. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Late Georgian Dark Green Large Onion-shaped Apothecary Bottle

Archive II A dark green, onion-shaped antique glass apothecary bottle featuring a worn paper label and a narrow neck. View II
Archive III A dark green, onion-shaped antique glass apothecary bottle featuring a worn paper label and a narrow neck. View III
Archive IV A dark green, onion-shaped antique glass apothecary bottle featuring a worn paper label and a narrow neck. View IV
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3 Kent Hollow
Kent Road
Congresbury
Somerset
BS49 5BE
United Kingdom

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The World is Made of Glass Ltd.
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A dark green, onion-shaped antique glass apothecary bottle featuring a worn paper label and a narrow neck.
Late Georgian dark green large onion-shaped apothecary bottle
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A dark green, onion-shaped antique glass apothecary bottle featuring a worn paper label and a narrow neck.
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  • ObjectDecorative Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourDark Green
  • MotifsOnion shape, Applied lip, Paper label, Pontil mark
  • SizeH 31.5 cm (12 in) x W 23.5 cm (9 in) x D 23.5 cm (9 in)

Georgian apothecary bottles were hand-blown vessels used by apothecaries and chemists in the 18th and early 19th centuries to store liquids, powders, and herbal remedies securely.

These vessels were typically crafted from heavy, free-blown or mold-blown glass featuring high iron content, which naturally imparted a deep olive or green hue to the material.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil scars on the base, air bubbles within the glass matrix, uneven thickness, and characteristic surface wear consistent with age and manual production.

Such items can be displayed as sculptural standalone objects on bookshelves, mantels, or windowsills where natural light can accentuate the deep colour and texture of the glass.

Preserve antique glass by dusting gently with a soft dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners, and keeping the piece away from direct, prolonged exposure to intense sunlight.
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