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Five Antique Glass Chemist / Pharmacy Bottles
Hand of Glory
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Five Antique Glass Chemist / Pharmacy Bottles

19th century
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Five various antique chemist / pharmacy bottles dating from the late 19th and early 20th Century. three with inset gilt edged glass labels, two of which have hand blown stoppers. The largest bottle bears the impressed mark for the York Glass Company, well-known makers of pharmacy bottles from 1830-1930. 

In good condition, all the stoppers are original to the bottles.

26cm high max.

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Hand of Glory has dated these Antique Glass Chemist Bottles to the Victorian era.

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Five various antique chemist / pharmacy bottles dating from the late 19th and early 20th Century. three with inset gilt edged glass labels, two of which have hand blown stoppers.
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The largest bottle bears the impressed mark for the York Glass Company, well-known makers of pharmacy bottles from 1830-1930.
Hand of Glory

 

In good condition, all the stoppers are original to the bottles.

26cm high max.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these Antique Glass Chemist Bottles to the Victorian era.

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SA1214673
Hand of Glory
Hand of Glory
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A collection of clear glass antique chemist bottles featuring ground glass stoppers and Latin apothecary labels trimmed in gold.
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Archive I A collection of clear glass antique chemist bottles featuring ground glass stoppers and Latin apothecary labels trimmed in gold.

Five Antique Glass Chemist / Pharmacy Bottles

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Telephone 07867 305451 or 01249 447478
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Hand of Glory Antiques
34 Market Place
Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 3HP
United Kingdom
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Hand of Glory
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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A collection of clear glass antique chemist bottles featuring ground glass stoppers and Latin apothecary labels trimmed in gold.
Five Antique Glass Chemist / Pharmacy Bottles
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A collection of clear glass antique chemist bottles featuring ground glass stoppers and Latin apothecary labels trimmed in gold.
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Apothecary and chemist bottles were designed to store dry powders, chemical salts, tinctures, and liquid compounds in pharmacies. The glass construction prevented reactive substances from corroding the vessel, while fitted stoppers preserved contents from moisture and air exposure.

Most 19th- and early 20th-century apothecary bottles were free-blown or mouth-blown into moulds, resulting in natural variations in glass thickness and air bubbles. Ground glass stoppers were individually ground and fitted directly to the bottle neck to create an airtight seal.

Authentic period examples often display hand-applied paper, glass, or gilded Latin labels, pontil marks or mould lines, and custom-fitted ground glass stoppers. Slight glass imperfections, asymmetry, and honest oxidisation to gold leaf detailing further indicate age.

Grouped in odd numbers, these glass vessels add architectural interest to bookshelves, window sills, or bathroom counters. They pair exceptionally well with dark wood cabinetry, brass accents, and curio displays in modern academic or eclectic spaces.

Clean the glass interior with warm water and mild soap using a soft brush, ensuring stoppers are handled carefully. Avoid submerging paper or gilt labels in water, wiping them gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth to prevent lifting or flaking.
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