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C. 1850 Large Pair Italian Delft Faience Apothecary Pharmacy Albarello Drug Jars
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C. 1850 Large Pair Italian Delft Faience Apothecary Pharmacy Albarello Drug Jars

19th century
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c. 1850 Large Pair Italian Delft Faience Apothecary Pharmacy Albarello Drug Jars

Brief Description:

This is a fabulous matching pair of Italian Delft Albarello Apothecary Drug Jars from the 19th century.

Each beautifully decorated piece has a vibrant floral shield in blues and greens.

One jar is inscribed 'UNG POPUL' - a populus ointment or Balm of Gilread, used to treat burns, cuts, and wounds.

The second jar is inscribed 'PULPA CASSIE' - a currently unidentified substance.

The jars have a wonderful opaque surface in most areas.

Indeed, they are a treasure to behold and relatively rare to find in such good condition.

Attributes:

Italian Delft/Faience

18th-century

Circa: 1840-1850

Condition:

Other than the minimal amount of wear, chips, and minor cracks commensurate with age, both jars are in very sweet condition - see images.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 8.9'' | 22.6 cm

Width: 4.5'' | 11.4 cm

Depth: 4.5'' | 11.4 cm

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*A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

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Physical Dimensions
Height
22.6cm (8.90")
Width
11.4cm (4.49")
Depth
11.4cm (4.49")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated these Italian Faience Apothecary Jars to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158636
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Description
C. 1850 Large Pair Italian Delft Faience Apothecary Pharmacy Albarello Drug Jars

Brief Description:

This is a fabulous matching pair of Italian Delft Albarello Apothecary Drug Jars from the 19th century.
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fig 1. A pair of white tin-glazed ceramic albarello apothecary jars featuring hand-painted green foliage wreaths and Latin script on pedestal bases.
fig 1. C. 1850 Large Pair Italian Delft Faience Apothecary Pharmacy Albarello Drug Jars

Each beautifully decorated piece has a vibrant floral shield in blues and greens.

One jar is inscribed 'UNG POPUL' - a populus ointment or Balm of Gilread, used to treat burns, cuts, and wounds.

The second jar is inscribed 'PULPA CASSIE' - a currently unidentified substance.

fig 2. A pair of white tin-glazed ceramic albarello apothecary jars featuring hand-painted green foliage wreaths and Latin script on pedestal bases.
fig 2. C. 1850 Large Pair Italian Delft Faience Apothecary Pharmacy Albarello Drug Jars

The jars have a wonderful opaque surface in most areas.

Indeed, they are a treasure to behold and relatively rare to find in such good condition.

Attributes:

Italian Delft/Faience

18th-century

Circa: 1840-1850

fig 3. A pair of white tin-glazed ceramic albarello apothecary jars featuring hand-painted green foliage wreaths and Latin script on pedestal bases.
fig 3. C. 1850 Large Pair Italian Delft Faience Apothecary Pharmacy Albarello Drug Jars

Condition:

Other than the minimal amount of wear, chips, and minor cracks commensurate with age, both jars are in very sweet condition - see images.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 8.9'' | 22.6 cm

fig 4. A pair of white tin-glazed ceramic albarello apothecary jars featuring hand-painted green foliage wreaths and Latin script on pedestal bases.
fig 4. C. 1850 Large Pair Italian Delft Faience Apothecary Pharmacy Albarello Drug Jars

Width: 4.5'' | 11.4 cm

Depth: 4.5'' | 11.4 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) will be provided by artsonline with this piece*

Delivery

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 5. A pair of white tin-glazed ceramic albarello apothecary jars featuring hand-painted green foliage wreaths and Latin script on pedestal bases.
fig 5. C. 1850 Large Pair Italian Delft Faience Apothecary Pharmacy Albarello Drug Jars

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

fig 6. A pair of white tin-glazed ceramic albarello apothecary jars featuring hand-painted green foliage wreaths and Latin script on pedestal bases.
fig 6. C. 1850 Large Pair Italian Delft Faience Apothecary Pharmacy Albarello Drug Jars

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

fig 7. A pair of white tin-glazed ceramic albarello apothecary jars featuring hand-painted green foliage wreaths and Latin script on pedestal bases.
fig 7. C. 1850 Large Pair Italian Delft Faience Apothecary Pharmacy Albarello Drug Jars

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay Securely - Telephone orders welcome

Image result for payments accepted logos

Secure-Payment-VPADeb-sa-la-go-th-et-an-gt-0011086-BACS-Order-PayPal-M/Card

Height
22.6cm (8.90")
Width
11.4cm (4.49")
Depth
11.4cm (4.49")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated these Italian Faience Apothecary Jars to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1158636
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A pair of white tin-glazed ceramic albarello apothecary jars featuring hand-painted green foliage wreaths and Latin script on pedestal bases.
c. 1850 Large Pair Italian Delft Faience Apothecary Pharmacy Albarello Drug Jars
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Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

An albarello is a type of tin-glazed earthenware jar historically used by apothecaries to store dry drugs, ointments, and herbal preparations. Originating in the Middle East and popularized in Renaissance Italy, these vessels traditionally feature waistlines designed for easy handling on pharmacy shelves.

Antique faience jars are constructed from low-fired earthenware coated with an opaque white tin glaze. Artisans hand-painted decorative motifs, foliage, and Latin inscriptions onto the unfired glaze before firing the vessel to fuse the pigments into the ceramic surface.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit signs of age such as surface crazing, minor glaze chipping around the rim or foot, and hand-painted variations in lettering and decoration. The presence of tin-glaze texture, hand-turned potting marks on the base, and accurate Latin terminology also indicate genuine historic manufacture.

These ceramic vessels serve as striking decorative objects on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or sideboard tops. Displaying them in pairs or small groupings adds historic texture, sculptural height, and visual interest to classical or contemporary spaces.

Clean faience pottery using a soft dry cloth or a slightly dampened microfiber towel to remove dust. Avoid immersing porous earthenware in water, using abrasive detergents, or placing pieces in a dishwasher, as moisture can penetrate existing glaze crazing.
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