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Unusual Pair of 19th Century French Etched Glass Apothecary Jars, Circa 1890
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Unusual Pair of 19th Century French Etched Glass Apothecary Jars, Circa 1890

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This is a very decorative pair of French clear glass apothecary jars with original etched glass label and "tole peinte" covers. The etched label with French inscriptions. "Tinctura Cassiae Sen:"(Senna leaf tincture) and"Tinctura Colocynthid:" ( tincture of colocynth). The necks with green and gilt painted tole lid .

Dimensions:

Height: 20cm / 9.6 inches.

Diameter: 7.5cm / 3 inches.

Postage:

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UK: £5 Royal Mail tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
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Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated these French Glass Apothecary Jars to the 19th Century.

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SA1230689
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Description
This is a very decorative pair of French clear glass apothecary jars with original etched glass label and "tole peinte" covers. The etched label with French inscriptions. "Tinctura Cassiae Sen:"(Senna leaf tincture) and"Tinctura Colocynthid:" ( tincture of colocynth). The necks with green and gilt painted tole lid .
fig 1. A pair of clear glass 19th-century apothecary jars featuring white etched Latin labels and cylindrical green painted stoppers with metallic rims.
fig 1. Unusual Pair of 19th Century French Etched Glass Apothecary Jars, Circa 1890

Dimensions:

Height: 20cm / 9.6 inches.

Diameter: 7.5cm / 3 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

UK: £5 Royal Mail tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

fig 2. A pair of clear glass 19th-century apothecary jars featuring white etched Latin labels and cylindrical green painted stoppers with metallic rims.
fig 2. Unusual Pair of 19th Century French Etched Glass Apothecary Jars, Circa 1890

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
7.5cm (2.95")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated these French Glass Apothecary Jars to the 19th Century.

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SA1230689
Dealers Internal Ref
AOUT83
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Archive I A pair of clear glass 19th-century apothecary jars featuring white etched Latin labels and cylindrical green painted stoppers with metallic rims.

Unusual Pair of 19th Century French Etched Glass Apothecary Jars, Circa 1890

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A pair of clear glass 19th-century apothecary jars featuring white etched Latin labels and cylindrical green painted stoppers with metallic rims.
UNUSUAL PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ETCHED GLASS APOTHECARY JARS, CIRCA 1890
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A pair of clear glass 19th-century apothecary jars featuring white etched Latin labels and cylindrical green painted stoppers with metallic rims.
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  • ObjectApothecary Jars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench 19th Century
  • MaterialGlass, Paint, Metal
  • ColourClear, Green
  • MotifsEtched Latin lettering, cylindrical body, green painted caps, gilded rim detail
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 7.5 cm (3 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

An unusual pair of 19th-century French apothecary jars, originating from around 1890, rendered in clear glass with painted tole caps. Each cylindrical vessel incorporates original frosted etched glass panels bearing white Latin inscriptions naming medicinal contents, alongside green painted metal covers finished with gilded rims showing visible surface wear and aged texture. The pair measures 20 cm high, 7.5 cm wide, and 7.5 cm deep. Suitable for display on a bathroom counter or within a gentleman's library shelf arrangement, these pharmacist containers add historical character to an interior. The composition relies on transparent blown glass bodies paired with contrasting green and metallic tones on the lids, creating an authentic antique aesthetic for display storage.

FAQs

Historically used in 19th-century pharmacies and dispensaries, these glass jars stored liquid tinctures, powders, and medicinal compounds, featuring chemically etched Latin labels for clear identification.

They were typically hand-blown or mould-blown from clear or amber soda-lime glass, with ground glass stoppers or metal caps, fitted precisely to create an airtight seal for preserving volatile compounds.

Genuine period pieces often display pontil marks or slight air bubbles in the glass, acid-etched or gilded Latin lettering, and physical wear around the rim or base consistent with age.

Displayed as a grouped arrangement on a bathroom counter, open bookshelf, or mantelpiece, these glass jars add historical character and architectural texture to minimalist or traditional rooms.

Wash glass surfaces by hand using lukewarm water and mild detergent, avoiding abrasive pads or harsh chemicals that could damage cold-painted finishes or delicate etched detailing.
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