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Huge Victorian Apothecary Jar
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Huge Victorian Apothecary Jar

19th century
Description

A rare and huge Victorian Glass Apothecary Jar, circa 1890. Other than a chip to the collar its condition is good.

See more photos on our website, witchantiques.com. It has long been known that Rhubarb has many medicinal qualities.

Well worth a little research. Free UK mainland delivery *

Physical Dimensions
Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Apothecary Jar to the Victorian era.

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SA1236768
Dealers Internal Reference
SKU.G.234
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Description
A rare and huge Victorian Glass Apothecary Jar, circa 1890. Other than a chip to the collar its condition is good.

See more photos on our website, witchantiques.com. It has long been known that Rhubarb has many medicinal qualities.

Well worth a little research. Free UK mainland delivery *

Height
80cm (31.50")
Width
32cm (12.60")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

witchantiques.com has dated this Victorian Apothecary Jar to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1236768
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU.G.234
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A large Victorian ceramic apothecary jar with an ochre glaze, a gold domed stopper, and hand-painted heraldic artwork above a banner reading RHUBARB.
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Archive I A large Victorian ceramic apothecary jar with an ochre glaze, a gold domed stopper, and hand-painted heraldic artwork above a banner reading RHUBARB.

Huge Victorian Apothecary Jar

Archive II A large Victorian ceramic apothecary jar with an ochre glaze, a gold domed stopper, and hand-painted heraldic artwork above a banner reading RHUBARB. View II
Archive III A large Victorian ceramic apothecary jar with an ochre glaze, a gold domed stopper, and hand-painted heraldic artwork above a banner reading RHUBARB. View III
Archive IV A large Victorian ceramic apothecary jar with an ochre glaze, a gold domed stopper, and hand-painted heraldic artwork above a banner reading RHUBARB. View IV
Archive V A large Victorian ceramic apothecary jar with an ochre glaze, a gold domed stopper, and hand-painted heraldic artwork above a banner reading RHUBARB. View V
Archive VI A large Victorian ceramic apothecary jar with an ochre glaze, a gold domed stopper, and hand-painted heraldic artwork above a banner reading RHUBARB. View VI
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Higher Walton Mill
Higher Walton Rd
Higher Walton
Preston
Lancashire
PR5 4DJ
United Kingdom

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A large Victorian ceramic apothecary jar with an ochre glaze, a gold domed stopper, and hand-painted heraldic artwork above a banner reading RHUBARB.
Huge Victorian Apothecary Jar
Ref: SA1236768
A large Victorian ceramic apothecary jar with an ochre glaze, a gold domed stopper, and hand-painted heraldic artwork above a banner reading RHUBARB.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectApothecary Jars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCeramic, Gold Leaf, Enamel
  • ColourOchre Brown
  • MotifsRoyal coat of arms, Gilt lettering, Domed stopper, Banner inscription
  • SizeH 80 cm (31 in) x W 32 cm (13 in) x D 32 cm (13 in)

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Victorian apothecary jars served as functional storage vessels used by pharmaceutical chemists to house dry botanicals, chemical compounds, and medicinal powders while displaying decorative branding within shop interiors.

These jars were primarily crafted from glazed earthenware, stoneware, or heavy glass, featuring hand-applied enamel paint, gilding with gold leaf, and hand-lettered botanical or Latin label names.

Authentic period pieces exhibit age-appropriate surface crazing in the glaze, physical wear to hand-painted heraldry and gilding, dense ceramic weight, and occasionally impressed maker marks on the underside.

Large decorative jars function effectively as singular focal points when positioned on sideboard tops, deep bookshelves, or mantelpieces within traditional, dark academia, or eclectic interior schemes.

Gilded ceramic surfaces should be lightly dusted with a dry microfibre cloth and cleaned using a damp cloth with mild soap, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners or scrubbing that could lift delicate gold leaf.
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