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Georgian Green Onion Apothecary Bottle
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Georgian Green Onion Apothecary Bottle

19th century
Description

This is a beautiful Georgian grren onion apothecary bottle, in lovely condition.

H: 11 1/2"

Diameter: 8"

I also have a Amethyst one listed.

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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Georgian Green Onion Bottle to the 1800s.

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SA1239293
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Description
This is a beautiful Georgian grren onion apothecary bottle, in lovely condition.

H: 11 1/2"

Diameter: 8"

I also have a Amethyst one listed.

Date of Manufacture

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster has dated this Georgian Green Onion Bottle to the 1800s.

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SA1239293
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
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Heathcote antiques ,a family run business

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A dark green hand-blown glass onion bottle featuring a broad bulbous body, a long tapered neck, and an applied glass string rim.
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Archive I A dark green hand-blown glass onion bottle featuring a broad bulbous body, a long tapered neck, and an applied glass string rim.

Georgian Green Onion Apothecary Bottle

Archive II A dark green hand-blown glass onion bottle featuring a broad bulbous body, a long tapered neck, and an applied glass string rim. View II
Archive III A dark green hand-blown glass onion bottle featuring a broad bulbous body, a long tapered neck, and an applied glass string rim. View III
Archive IV A dark green hand-blown glass onion bottle featuring a broad bulbous body, a long tapered neck, and an applied glass string rim. View IV
Archive V A dark green hand-blown glass onion bottle featuring a broad bulbous body, a long tapered neck, and an applied glass string rim. View V
Archive VI A dark green hand-blown glass onion bottle featuring a broad bulbous body, a long tapered neck, and an applied glass string rim. View VI
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Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster

Heathcote Antiques - S.A Webster
Telephone 01535 635 250 or 07887 900572
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A dark green hand-blown glass onion bottle featuring a broad bulbous body, a long tapered neck, and an applied glass string rim.
Georgian Green Onion Apothecary Bottle
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A dark green hand-blown glass onion bottle featuring a broad bulbous body, a long tapered neck, and an applied glass string rim.
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  • ObjectGlass Bottle
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialHand-Blown Glass, Dark Green Glass
  • ColourDark Green
  • MotifsBulbous onion body, Tapered neck, Applied string rim, Pontil base

This Georgian apothecary bottle dates from 1800 and takes the classic onion form associated with gentleman's libraries. The vessel is made from hand-blown dark green glass and displays a glossy finish over a broad bulbous body. A long tapered neck rises from the rounded base to terminate in a distinct applied glass string rim around the mouth. The glass shows subtle surface variations and reflections across the dark green body, capturing the traditional hand-crafted character of early glassmaking. The bottle stands 29 cm tall with a diameter of 20 cm. Today, this glass piece works well displayed upon a sideboard top or within a cabinet as a decorative interior accent.

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An onion bottle is a form of free-blown glass vessel characterised by a broad, squat body and a narrow, tapered neck. Originating in the late seventeenth century and produced through the early eighteenth century, these bottles were primarily designed for storing, transporting, and ageing liquids such as wine or spirits.

During the eighteenth century, glassmakers mouth-blown dark glass bottles using iron dip-moulds or free-blowing techniques. The dark green or black glass was produced by adding iron and manganese oxides to the raw batch, which helped protect the contents from light exposure and UV degradation.

Authentic pieces typically feature an asymmetrical shape, surface iridescence or seed bubbles, a rough kick-up base with a pontil scar, and an applied glass collar or string rim around the lip designed to hold securing twine.

Antique glass bottles serve as structured accent pieces when arranged on console tables, window sills, or open shelving. Placing them near light sources highlights variations in glass thickness and tone while introducing architectural silhouette to a room.

Clean early glass vessels gently using lukewarm water and mild, non-abrasive detergent. Avoid sudden temperature changes or harsh chemicals, which can cause thermal shock or damage delicate surface patination and historical pontil marks.
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