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Rare Pair of Victorian Bristol Green Small Apothecary Bottles, Circa 1890
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Rare Pair of Victorian Bristol Green Small Apothecary Bottles, Circa 1890

19th century
Description

This is an unusual and rather exquisite pair of Victorian small Apothecary bottles. Each Bristol green bottle with a gilt paper label with a black and red edging. Each with their original square-shaped moulded glass stopper. Smooth pontil mark to the base. These are so charming.

Dimensions:

Height: 14cm / 5.4 inches.

Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated these Victorian Green Apothecary Bottles to the Victorian era.

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SA1242533
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OCT58
Description
This is an unusual and rather exquisite pair of Victorian small Apothecary bottles. Each Bristol green bottle with a gilt paper label with a black and red edging. Each with their original square-shaped moulded glass stopper. Smooth pontil mark to the base. These are so charming.
fig 1. A pair of late Victorian cylindrical Bristol green glass apothecary bottles with ground stoppers and gilt-painted labels.
fig 1. Rare Pair of Victorian Bristol Green Small Apothecary Bottles, Circa 1890

Dimensions:

Height: 14cm / 5.4 inches.

Diameter: 4.5cm / 1.6 inches.

Condition:

Very good.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24.

Postage overseas: £20 International Signed For.

fig 2. A pair of late Victorian cylindrical Bristol green glass apothecary bottles with ground stoppers and gilt-painted labels.
fig 2. Rare Pair of Victorian Bristol Green Small Apothecary Bottles, Circa 1890

Postage USA (including US import duties): £45.00

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.

Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated these Victorian Green Apothecary Bottles to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1242533
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT58
Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Rare Pair of Victorian Bristol Green Small Apothecary Bottles, Circa 1890

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A pair of late Victorian cylindrical Bristol green glass apothecary bottles with ground stoppers and gilt-painted labels.
RARE PAIR OF VICTORIAN BRISTOL GREEN SMALL APOTHECARY BOTTLES, CIRCA 1890
Ref: SA1242533
A pair of late Victorian cylindrical Bristol green glass apothecary bottles with ground stoppers and gilt-painted labels.
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  • ObjectApothecary Bottles
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBristol Green Glass, Gold Leaf
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsGround glass stoppers, Gilded labels, Cylindrical body, Flanged necks

This Victorian pair of small apothecary bottles originates from around 1890, representing the classic style of nineteenth-century medicine storage. Each cylindrical vessel is formed from Bristol green glass, featuring a flanged neck, a smooth pontil mark to the base, and an original square-shaped moulded glass stopper with a square flat top. A gold leaf paper label wraps around the front of each bottle, edged with black and red borders and lettered in black. One label reads 'SCOPOL' while the other reads 'TUSSIL', showing signs of wear and chipping along the edges. Measuring 14 cm in height and 4.5 cm in diameter, these small apothecary jars suit display on an open bookshelf or within a gentleman's library setting. They provide a practical decorative accent for a study or cabinet display, integrating easily into traditional or eclectic interior spaces as standalone decorative objects or part of a collection of vintage apothecary items.

FAQs

During the late Victorian period, coloured glass bottles were extensively used by chemists and pharmacists to store tinctures and chemical compounds, with green glass often designated for light-sensitive solutions.

These bottles were typically hand-blown or mould-blown using heavy coloured glass, featuring ground glass stoppers precisely fitted to form an airtight seal alongside hand-gilded or painted glass labels.

Authentic 19th-century examples display slight imperfections in the glass, hand-ground stoppers with matching numbers or custom fittings, pontil marks or smooth bases, and period-appropriate gilding and lettering.

Pairing these vibrant glass pieces on open shelving, a bathroom counter, or a mantelpiece alongside modern ceramics or dried botanicals creates a curated contrast of textures and historical interest.

Clean gently using a soft dry cloth or lukewarm water around unlabelled areas, avoiding harsh chemical detergents, soaking, or scrubbing the delicate gilded surface labels to prevent flaking.
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