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A 19th Century Pharmacy Jar
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A 19th Century Pharmacy Jar

19th century
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An oversized French, 19th Century pharmacy jar which would have traditionally been used to store a cough related medicine. The hand-painted inscription of 'Couf Hamech' reflects the informal and often phonetic labelling common in provincial apothecaries of the period.

These would have originally been made to sit on open shelves behind the pharmacy counter. The softly waisted form and traditional blue and white palette are typical of French apothecary wares of the period.

Overall in great condition although the surface shows age-related wear, hairline cracks and kiln marks consistent with age and use.

Hobo loves because: we love an apothecary jar at the best of times, a supersized version is even better.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Hobo Design has dated this Antique Ceramic Pharmacy Jar to the 19th Century.

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SA1187743
Description
An oversized French, 19th Century pharmacy jar which would have traditionally been used to store a cough related medicine.
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The hand-painted inscription of 'Couf Hamech' reflects the informal and often phonetic labelling common in provincial apothecaries of the period.
Hobo Design
fig 1. A cylindrical 19th-century tin-glazed ceramic pharmacy jar featuring a blue painted scrollwork cartouche with Latin text.
fig 1. A 19th Century Pharmacy Jar

These would have originally been made to sit on open shelves behind the pharmacy counter. The softly waisted form and traditional blue and white palette are typical of French apothecary wares of the period.

fig 2. A cylindrical 19th-century tin-glazed ceramic pharmacy jar featuring a blue painted scrollwork cartouche with Latin text.
fig 2. A 19th Century Pharmacy Jar

Overall in great condition although the surface shows age-related wear, hairline cracks and kiln marks consistent with age and use.

Hobo loves because: we love an apothecary jar at the best of times, a supersized version is even better.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Hobo Design has dated this Antique Ceramic Pharmacy Jar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187743
Hobo Design
Hobo Design
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2025
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A 19th Century Pharmacy Jar

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Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0AH
United Kingdom

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Location: Market Square, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AH, United Kingdom, , Opening hours:, Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 am - 4:30pm, Or by appointment.
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A cylindrical 19th-century tin-glazed ceramic pharmacy jar featuring a blue painted scrollwork cartouche with Latin text.
A 19th Century Pharmacy Jar
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A cylindrical 19th-century tin-glazed ceramic pharmacy jar featuring a blue painted scrollwork cartouche with Latin text.
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A pharmacy jar, historically referred to as an albarello or drug pot, was used in dispensaries to store herbs, chemicals, and medicinal preparations. These vessels typically feature tin-glazed earthenware decorated with hand-painted cartouches indicating their specific contents.

Most 19th-century pharmacy jars were formed from earthenware and finished with an opaque white tin glaze. Decorative borders and Latin inscriptions were painted onto the unfired or fired glaze using metal oxide pigments, such as cobalt blue.

Authentic pieces demonstrate evidence of hand-crafting, including subtle glaze irregularities, age-related crazing, and manual paint application. Original inscriptions usually feature traditional pharmaceutical Latin rather than modern English typography.

An antique pharmacy jar serves as an accent piece when positioned on a bookshelf, console table, or mantelpiece. Placing the vessel individually or alongside contemporary ceramics creates visual contrast and historical interest.

Maintain tin-glazed earthenware ceramics by dusting gently with a clean, dry microfibre cloth or soft brush. Avoid submerging the vessel in water or using liquid detergents, as moisture can infiltrate fine hairline cracks or existing structural restorations.
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