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Fabulous 19th C. French Large Turquoise Glass Apothecary Jar, Circa 1890
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Fabulous 19th C. French Large Turquoise Glass Apothecary Jar, Circa 1890

19th century
Description

This is a stunning and very unusual 19th Century large French turquoise glass apothecary jar. The front with a gilt and black edged porcelain label with French inscription. Fitted with the original red and gilt tole peinte cover.

Dimensions:

Height: 30cm / 12 inches.

Diameter: 912m / 4.5 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £50.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Glass Apothecary Jar to the 19th Century.

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SA1238711
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT95
Description
This is a stunning and very unusual 19th Century large French turquoise glass apothecary jar. The front with a gilt and black edged porcelain label with French inscription. Fitted with the original red and gilt tole peinte cover.
fig 1. A cylindrical turquoise blue glass apothecary jar featuring a white and gold enamel label reading Eau de Menthe and fitted with a brass and cork stopper.
fig 1. Fabulous 19th C. French Large Turquoise Glass Apothecary Jar, Circa 1890

Dimensions:

Height: 30cm / 12 inches.

Diameter: 912m / 4.5 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Delivery:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

fig 2. A cylindrical turquoise blue glass apothecary jar featuring a white and gold enamel label reading Eau de Menthe and fitted with a brass and cork stopper.
fig 2. Fabulous 19th C. French Large Turquoise Glass Apothecary Jar, Circa 1890

Postage USA (including US import duties): £50.00

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
30cm (11.81")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this French Glass Apothecary Jar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1238711
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT95
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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A cylindrical turquoise blue glass apothecary jar featuring a white and gold enamel label reading Eau de Menthe and fitted with a brass and cork stopper.
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Archive I A cylindrical turquoise blue glass apothecary jar featuring a white and gold enamel label reading Eau de Menthe and fitted with a brass and cork stopper.

Fabulous 19th C. French Large Turquoise Glass Apothecary Jar, Circa 1890

Archive II A cylindrical turquoise blue glass apothecary jar featuring a white and gold enamel label reading Eau de Menthe and fitted with a brass and cork stopper. View II
Archive III A cylindrical turquoise blue glass apothecary jar featuring a white and gold enamel label reading Eau de Menthe and fitted with a brass and cork stopper. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical turquoise blue glass apothecary jar featuring a white and gold enamel label reading Eau de Menthe and fitted with a brass and cork stopper. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical turquoise blue glass apothecary jar featuring a white and gold enamel label reading Eau de Menthe and fitted with a brass and cork stopper. View V
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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A cylindrical turquoise blue glass apothecary jar featuring a white and gold enamel label reading Eau de Menthe and fitted with a brass and cork stopper.
FABULOUS 19TH C. FRENCH LARGE TURQUOISE GLASS APOTHECARY JAR, CIRCA 1890
Ref: SA1238711
A cylindrical turquoise blue glass apothecary jar featuring a white and gold enamel label reading Eau de Menthe and fitted with a brass and cork stopper.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectApothecary Jars
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialGlass, Porcelain, Brass, Cork
  • ColourTurquoise Blue
  • MotifsCylindrical body, Enamel inset label, Gilded lettering, Brass stopper
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 12 cm (5 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This nineteenth-century French apothecary jar originates from circa 1890. The piece takes a cylindrical form in turquoise blue glass, set with a white and gold enamel label bearing black gilded lettering for "EAU de MENTHE". A brass and red-coloured stopper caps the top, completing the construction of glass, porcelain, brass, and cork. The object measures 30 cm high, 12 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. In a modern interior, this item sits appropriately on a sideboard top or bookshelf as a decorative display object. The design fits easily into eclectic, traditional, or period rooms, bringing historic character to a living room, hallway, or study.

FAQs

A 19th-century French apothecary jar is a vessel used by pharmacists and chemists to store liquid preparations, dried herbs, and powders. Often crafted from coloured blown glass with hand-painted or porcelain enamel labels, these jars served both practical storage and decorative display functions in historical pharmacies.

These jars were typically manufactured from mouth-blown or moulded glass in shades such as cobalt, turquoise, or amber to protect light-sensitive compounds. Labels were often constructed from glazed porcelain, painted enamel, or gilded paper, sealed under glass or fired directly onto the vessel surface.

Authentic pieces generally display period-correct characteristics such as pontil marks on the base, minor irregularities in the blown glass, hand-gilded lettering, and age-consistent wear on the stopper contact surfaces.

Place the jar on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or open shelving as a standalone accent piece or styled alongside architectural antiques and books. Grouping vessels of varying heights and tones creates a structured visual focal point in bathrooms, dining areas, or living rooms.

Clean the glass exterior gently using a soft cloth and mild soap solution, avoiding abrasive chemicals that could damage gilded or enamel labels. Ensure the stopper area remains dry to prevent mineral build-up or binding between glass surfaces.
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