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Samuel Alcock and Co Honey Apothecary Jar, C. 1840.
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Samuel Alcock and Co Honey Apothecary Jar, C. 1840.

19th century
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Samuel Alcock and Co. apothecary jar and cover, ‘HONEY’, c. 1840. The baluster shaped jar, having twin scroll handles, and reeded moulding, within green and gilt borders.

Titled HONEY in gilt, to a scroll, within a shell and mantle motif.

Having the original cover, surmounted with a reeded bud finial.

Height – 29 cm, 11 1/2”.

Condition – Firing crack and small chip to the inner rim of the jar, typical slight wear to the glaze – please see images for detail. No restoration.

The medicinal qualities of Honey have been recognised since ancient times, with records detailing its application for various conditions to be found in Sumerian, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman texts.

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
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Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Antique Porcelain Apothecary Jar to the 19th Century.

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Samuel Alcock and Co. apothecary jar and cover, ‘HONEY’, c. 1840.
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The baluster shaped jar, having twin scroll handles, and reeded moulding, within green and gilt borders.
Philip Carrol Antiques

Titled HONEY in gilt, to a scroll, within a shell and mantle motif.

fig 1. A Victorian green and white porcelain apothecary jar featuring hand-painted gilding, twin scroll handles, a fitted finial lid, and a central banner inscribed with the word HONEY.
fig 1. Samuel Alcock and Co Honey Apothecary Jar, C. 1840.

Having the original cover, surmounted with a reeded bud finial.

Height – 29 cm, 11 1/2”.

Condition – Firing crack and small chip to the inner rim of the jar, typical slight wear to the glaze – please see images for detail. No restoration.

The medicinal qualities of Honey have been recognised since ancient times, with records detailing its application for various conditions to be found in Sumerian, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman texts.

Height
29cm (11.42")
Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Antique Porcelain Apothecary Jar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1192491
Philip Carrol Antiques
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Archive I A Victorian green and white porcelain apothecary jar featuring hand-painted gilding, twin scroll handles, a fitted finial lid, and a central banner inscribed with the word HONEY.

Samuel Alcock and Co Honey Apothecary Jar, C. 1840.

Archive II A Victorian green and white porcelain apothecary jar featuring hand-painted gilding, twin scroll handles, a fitted finial lid, and a central banner inscribed with the word HONEY. View II
Archive III A Victorian green and white porcelain apothecary jar featuring hand-painted gilding, twin scroll handles, a fitted finial lid, and a central banner inscribed with the word HONEY. View III
Archive IV A Victorian green and white porcelain apothecary jar featuring hand-painted gilding, twin scroll handles, a fitted finial lid, and a central banner inscribed with the word HONEY. View IV
Archive V A Victorian green and white porcelain apothecary jar featuring hand-painted gilding, twin scroll handles, a fitted finial lid, and a central banner inscribed with the word HONEY. View V
Archive VI A Victorian green and white porcelain apothecary jar featuring hand-painted gilding, twin scroll handles, a fitted finial lid, and a central banner inscribed with the word HONEY. View VI
Archive VII A Victorian green and white porcelain apothecary jar featuring hand-painted gilding, twin scroll handles, a fitted finial lid, and a central banner inscribed with the word HONEY. View VII
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A Victorian green and white porcelain apothecary jar featuring hand-painted gilding, twin scroll handles, a fitted finial lid, and a central banner inscribed with the word HONEY.
Samuel Alcock and Co HONEY apothecary jar, c. 1840.
Ref: SA1192491
A Victorian green and white porcelain apothecary jar featuring hand-painted gilding, twin scroll handles, a fitted finial lid, and a central banner inscribed with the word HONEY.
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During the 19th century, ceramic apothecary jars were manufactured across Britain to store medicinal herbs, preparations, and raw ingredients such as honey. These vessels featured hand-painted labels, gilding, and Classical architectural forms derived from Greek and Roman urns.

These jars were constructed from earthenware or bone china, finished with lead glazes, enamel decoration, and hand-applied gold leaf gilding. Twin molded handles and fitted ceramic lids provided functional containment and ease of handling.

Authentic period examples feature hand-drawn lettering rather than modern digital transfer prints, along with natural wear to the gilding along handles and rims. Undersides frequently bear impressed or painted manufacturer marks, unglazed seating rings, and evidence of hand-turned craftsmanship.

Position the vessel on a kitchen counter, open dresser shelf, or bathroom vanity to provide visual height and color contrast. Displaying the jar alongside complementary ceramic or glass pharmaceutical bottles creates a structured curio collection.

Dust the surface using a soft, dry cloth or a slightly damp microfibre cloth without liquid detergents. Avoid submerging gilded ceramic pieces in water or using abrasive pads, as friction will lift the delicate burnished gold detailing.
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