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An Early 19thc Large Glass Chemist Jar
Mike Melody Antiques
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An Early 19thc Large Glass Chemist Jar

19th century
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A superb gilded labelled early 19thc glass chemist jar and gilded lid.

It measures 30cms h and 12cms w.

Perfect ,some rubbing on the gilded lid.

The label is fine gelatine.

UK postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Chemist Jar to the 19th Century.

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Description
A superb gilded labelled early 19thc glass chemist jar and gilded lid.

It measures 30cms h and 12cms w.

Perfect ,some rubbing on the gilded lid.

The label is fine gelatine.

UK postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Chemist Jar to the 19th Century.

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SA1188438
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A tall clear glass chemist jar with a domed gold-toned cap and a gold shield label painted with the words Fine Gelatine.
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Archive I A tall clear glass chemist jar with a domed gold-toned cap and a gold shield label painted with the words Fine Gelatine.

An Early 19thc Large Glass Chemist Jar

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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
Telephone 07534 226563
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Chester
Cheshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2013
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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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A tall clear glass chemist jar with a domed gold-toned cap and a gold shield label painted with the words Fine Gelatine.
AN EARLY 19THC LARGE GLASS CHEMIST JAR
Ref: SA1188438
A tall clear glass chemist jar with a domed gold-toned cap and a gold shield label painted with the words Fine Gelatine.
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Chemist jars, or apothecary jars, were used in 18th and 19th-century pharmacies to store dry chemicals, herbs, and compounding ingredients. They often featured painted or gilded labels detailing their contents to assist pharmacists in accurate preparation.

Early 19th-century chemist jars were typically hand-blown or mould-blown from clear or amber soda-lime glass, featuring ground glass stoppers or gilt caps. Labels were frequently hand-painted or executed using gold leaf gilding directly onto the glass surface.

Authentic period jars exhibit signs of manual manufacturing, such as slight pontil marks, glass asymmetry, air bubbles (seeds), and natural wear to the gilding or paintwork. The typography on original labels matches historical lettering styles, showing authentic age-related craquelure or oxidisation.

These vessels serve as decorative accents when arranged in groups on open shelving, sideboards, or mantelpieces within contemporary spaces. They fit into curated displays alongside books and natural history specimens to add texture and historical interest.

Preserve original gilding and painted labels by keeping the glass dry and avoiding abrasive cleaners, chemical solvents, or immersion in water. Gently dust the surface with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, taking care around delicate or flaking gold leaf.
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