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Superb 19th Century French Gilt Label Glass Apothecary Jar, Circa 1890
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Superb 19th Century French Gilt Label Glass Apothecary Jar, Circa 1890

19th century
Sold 25 January 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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This is a very decorative large clear glass apothecary jar with original gilt label and green "tole peinte" cover. The gilt label with a black and red border with Latin inscription. The wide neck with a green litho painted tole showing signs of age with wear to the paint and oxidisation. The base with smooth pontil mark . It is a very large and impressive example ,measuring over 10 inches high. Very decorative. Shown in the last picture with matching jar.

Dimensions:

Height: 27cm / 10.4 inches.

Diameter: 11cm / 4.2 inches.

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
27cm (10.63")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Apothecary Jar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1135594
Dealers Internal Reference
APR92
Description
This is a very decorative large clear glass apothecary jar with original gilt label and green "tole peinte" cover. The gilt label with a black and red border with Latin inscription.
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The wide neck with a green litho painted tole showing signs of age with wear to the paint and oxidisation.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The base with smooth pontil mark . It is a very large and impressive example ,measuring over 10 inches high. Very decorative. Shown in the last picture with matching jar.

fig 1. A cylindrical antique glass apothecary jar featuring a black and gold reverse-printed label reading Boletus Igniarius and a matching green and gold lid.
fig 1. Superb 19th Century French Gilt Label Glass Apothecary Jar, Circa 1890

Dimensions:

Height: 27cm / 10.4 inches.

Diameter: 11cm / 4.2 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £11 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £30 International Signed For.

fig 2. A cylindrical antique glass apothecary jar featuring a black and gold reverse-printed label reading Boletus Igniarius and a matching green and gold lid.
fig 2. Superb 19th Century French Gilt Label Glass Apothecary Jar, Circa 1890

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
27cm (10.63")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Apothecary Jar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1135594
Dealers Internal Ref
APR92
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A cylindrical antique glass apothecary jar featuring a black and gold reverse-printed label reading Boletus Igniarius and a matching green and gold lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Superb 19th Century French Gilt Label Glass Apothecary Jar, Circa 1890

Archive II A cylindrical antique glass apothecary jar featuring a black and gold reverse-printed label reading Boletus Igniarius and a matching green and gold lid. View II
Archive III A cylindrical antique glass apothecary jar featuring a black and gold reverse-printed label reading Boletus Igniarius and a matching green and gold lid. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical antique glass apothecary jar featuring a black and gold reverse-printed label reading Boletus Igniarius and a matching green and gold lid. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical antique glass apothecary jar featuring a black and gold reverse-printed label reading Boletus Igniarius and a matching green and gold lid. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical antique glass apothecary jar featuring a black and gold reverse-printed label reading Boletus Igniarius and a matching green and gold lid. View VI
Archive VII A cylindrical antique glass apothecary jar featuring a black and gold reverse-printed label reading Boletus Igniarius and a matching green and gold lid. View VII
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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Verified Since Jun 2009
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A cylindrical antique glass apothecary jar featuring a black and gold reverse-printed label reading Boletus Igniarius and a matching green and gold lid.
SUPERB 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GILT LABEL GLASS APOTHECARY JAR, CIRCA 1890
Ref: SA1135594
A cylindrical antique glass apothecary jar featuring a black and gold reverse-printed label reading Boletus Igniarius and a matching green and gold lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Glassware
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialGlass, Gold Leaf, Paper
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsCylindrical body, Gilt label, Fitted lid
  • SizeH 27 cm (11 in) x W 11 cm (4 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

FAQs

French apothecary jars originated in traditional pharmacies and dispensaries, where they were used by apothecaries to store dried herbs, roots, chemicals, and medicinal compounds securely before the advent of modern commercial packaging.

These vessels were typically hand-blown from soda-lime or potash glass, featuring hand-painted or reverse-printed paper labels under glass, known as gilt labels, paired with matching glass lids.

Authentic pieces exhibit pontil marks on the base from hand-blowing, authentic age-related wear to the gilding, hand-lettered or reverse-print typography, and minor imperfections in the glass such as bubbles and striations.

These jars can be displayed singly or in curated groupings on open shelving, mantelpieces, or inside glass-fronted cabinets to add historical texture and academic charm to a room.

Clean gently using a soft, dry cloth and avoid submerging pieces with paper or gilt labels in water to prevent lifting, moisture damage, and deterioration of the fragile historic adhesives.
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