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Georgian Glass Medical Leech Jar

19th century
Sold 28 April 2026 · Jason Clarke Antiques
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Description

For sale, a Georgian period glass medical leech jar.

Completely undamaged, this rare survivor consists of a glass bowl with folded outswept rim with a capstan stem and pontil mark to the base indicating its early origins.

These jars were kept by apothecaries to store leeches used for the purposes of bloodletting on patients, a common practice for centuries and considered a cure for numerous health issues. The jar would have been covered with a layer of muslin to the top and secured with a piece of string around the inverted part of the rim.

Circa 1800

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Jason Clarke Antiques has dated this Georgian Glass Leech Jar to the 1800s.

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SA1210269
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For sale, a Georgian period glass medical leech jar.
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Completely undamaged, this rare survivor consists of a glass bowl with folded outswept rim with a capstan stem and pontil mark to the base indicating its early origins.
Jason Clarke Antiques
fig 1. A clear hand-blown glass medical leech jar featuring a bulbous body, a knop stem, and a stepped circular foot.
fig 1. Georgian Glass Medical Leech Jar

These jars were kept by apothecaries to store leeches used for the purposes of bloodletting on patients, a common practice for centuries and considered a cure for numerous health issues. The jar would have been covered with a layer of muslin to the top and secured with a piece of string around the inverted part of the rim.

Circa 1800

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Jason Clarke Antiques has dated this Georgian Glass Leech Jar to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210269
Jason Clarke Antiques
Jason Clarke Antiques
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Archive I A clear hand-blown glass medical leech jar featuring a bulbous body, a knop stem, and a stepped circular foot. SOLD28 APR 26

Georgian Glass Medical Leech Jar

Archive II A clear hand-blown glass medical leech jar featuring a bulbous body, a knop stem, and a stepped circular foot. View II
Archive III A clear hand-blown glass medical leech jar featuring a bulbous body, a knop stem, and a stepped circular foot. View III
Archive IV A clear hand-blown glass medical leech jar featuring a bulbous body, a knop stem, and a stepped circular foot. View IV
Archive V A clear hand-blown glass medical leech jar featuring a bulbous body, a knop stem, and a stepped circular foot. View V
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Archive VII A clear hand-blown glass medical leech jar featuring a bulbous body, a knop stem, and a stepped circular foot. View VII
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A clear hand-blown glass medical leech jar featuring a bulbous body, a knop stem, and a stepped circular foot.
Georgian Glass Medical Leech Jar
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A clear hand-blown glass medical leech jar featuring a bulbous body, a knop stem, and a stepped circular foot.
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  • ObjectApothecary Jar
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsBulbous body, Ribbed stem, Stepped circular foot, Wide rim
  • SizeH 23 cm (9 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 18 cm (7 in)

FAQs

During the Georgian era, leech jars were standard equipment in apothecary shops and surgeries, specifically designed to house leeches used for medicinal bloodletting.

These vessels were typically hand-blown from lead glass or crown glass, featuring a bulbous body, a ribbed stem, and a wide-rimmed opening designed to be covered with fabric and secured with string.

Authentic pieces often exhibit pontil marks on the base, minor bubbles or impurities within the hand-blown glass, and natural wear consistent with eighteenth or early nineteenth-century manufacturing methods.

These sculptural glass pieces function effectively as standalone display objects on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or enclosed cabinets, adding a layer of historical curiosity to contemporary spaces.

Antique glass should be cleaned gently using a soft, dry cloth or lukewarm water with mild soap, avoiding harsh chemicals and abrasive materials to protect the delicate historic surface.
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