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Set of 9 Antique Apothecary Storage Jars, English, Chemist Bottle, Victorian
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Set of 9 Antique Apothecary Storage Jars, English, Chemist Bottle, Victorian

19th century
Description

This is a set of 9 antique apothecary storage jars. An English, glass chemist's bottle with inset gilt labels, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

A superb decorative accompaniment to a chemist counter or period display

Presenting a desirable aged patina and in good, original order

Clear bright glass bottle form with neat, ground glass stoppers

Fascinating label under glass designation, with reverse painted gilt finish

Each of the nine bottles annotated with a separate chemical or substance

This is a rare and unusual set of 9 antique apothecary bottles, offering a distinctive decorative addition to a period space or as a display in a working chemist shop. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 8cm (3.25'')

Max Depth: 8cm (3.25'')

Max Height: 20cm (7.75'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Victorian Glass Apothecary Jars to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243978
Dealers Internal Reference
26380
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Description
This is a set of 9 antique apothecary storage jars.
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An English, glass chemist's bottle with inset gilt labels, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
London Fine Antiques

A superb decorative accompaniment to a chemist counter or period display

fig 1. A set of nine clear glass Victorian apothecary jars with ground glass stoppers and gilded paper labels containing Latin pharmaceutical terms.
fig 1. Set of 9 Antique Apothecary Storage Jars, English, Chemist Bottle, Victorian

Presenting a desirable aged patina and in good, original order

Clear bright glass bottle form with neat, ground glass stoppers

Fascinating label under glass designation, with reverse painted gilt finish

fig 2. A set of nine clear glass Victorian apothecary jars with ground glass stoppers and gilded paper labels containing Latin pharmaceutical terms.
fig 2. Set of 9 Antique Apothecary Storage Jars, English, Chemist Bottle, Victorian

Each of the nine bottles annotated with a separate chemical or substance

This is a rare and unusual set of 9 antique apothecary bottles, offering a distinctive decorative addition to a period space or as a display in a working chemist shop. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 8cm (3.25'')

Max Depth: 8cm (3.25'')

Max Height: 20cm (7.75'')

Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Victorian Glass Apothecary Jars to the Victorian era.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243978
Dealers Internal Ref
26380
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A set of nine clear glass Victorian apothecary jars with ground glass stoppers and gilded paper labels containing Latin pharmaceutical terms.
Set of 9 Antique Apothecary Storage Jars, English, Chemist Bottle, Victorian
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A set of nine clear glass Victorian apothecary jars with ground glass stoppers and gilded paper labels containing Latin pharmaceutical terms.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectApothecary Jars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Paper, Gilt
  • ColourClear
  • MotifsGround glass stoppers, Gilded label borders, Latin pharmaceutical inscriptions, Cylindrical form
  • SizeH 20 cm (8 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

FAQs

Victorian apothecary jars are specialized clear or coloured glass vessels used by 19th-century pharmacists and chemists to store liquid tinctures, powders, and chemical compounds.

These containers were generally free-blown or press-moulded from glass and paired with precision ground-glass stoppers to create an airtight seal for preserving pharmaceutical ingredients.

Authentic period pieces often feature ground glass stoppers fitted to individual neck openings, minor glass imperfections like pontil marks or air bubbles, and hand-lettered or gilded paper and glass labels.

Arrange them in grouped clusters on bookshelves, bathroom counters, or sideboard tops to add historical interest and visual texture to contemporary spaces.

Wipe the exterior glass surfaces carefully with a dry microfibre cloth, keeping moisture away from delicate paper or gilded labels to prevent peeling and discolouration.
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