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Three Box Wood 19th Century Antique Chemist Jars in Paint
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Three Box Wood 19th Century Antique Chemist Jars in Paint

19th century
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Set of Three Box Wood 19th Century Antique Chemist Jars

A lovely set of three, solid box wood antique chemist storage jars that are still in the original 19th century paint finish. All three are in very good condition, complete with the original jar lids that have interesting paper labels on the inside which refer to the contents. They date to around 1860.

Dimensions

Height: 22cm (8.73")

Width: 12cm (4.76")

Depth: 12cm (4.76")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Wooden Chemist Jars to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09715280
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques Date19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 19TH CENTURY:
Turned hardwood construction: typical workshop lathe turning of the mid to late 19th century.
Handwritten paper labels pasted inside the lids: early pharmacy inventory practice.
Painted lettering rubbed away across the bodies: wear from handling over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1245040
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Set of Three Box Wood 19th Century Antique Chemist Jars
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A lovely set of three, solid box wood antique chemist storage jars that are still in the original 19th century paint finish.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

All three are in very good condition, complete with the original jar lids that have interesting paper labels on the inside which refer to the contents. They date to around 1860.

Dimensions

Height: 22cm (8.73")

Width: 12cm (4.76")

Depth: 12cm (4.76")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated these Antique Wooden Chemist Jars to the 19th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09715280
Dealer's Item Date19th Century
Sellingantiques dating19th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 135-190 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 19th Century:
Turned hardwood construction: typical workshop lathe turning of the mid to late 19th century.
Handwritten paper labels pasted inside the lids: early pharmacy inventory practice.
Painted lettering rubbed away across the bodies: wear from handling over decades.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

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SA1245040
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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A set of three 19th-century cylindrical turned boxwood chemist jars featuring distressed cream paint and black hand-painted Latin labels.
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Archive I A set of three 19th-century cylindrical turned boxwood chemist jars featuring distressed cream paint and black hand-painted Latin labels.

Three Box Wood 19th Century Antique Chemist Jars in Paint

Archive II A set of three 19th-century cylindrical turned boxwood chemist jars featuring distressed cream paint and black hand-painted Latin labels. View II
Archive III A set of three 19th-century cylindrical turned boxwood chemist jars featuring distressed cream paint and black hand-painted Latin labels. View III
Archive IV A set of three 19th-century cylindrical turned boxwood chemist jars featuring distressed cream paint and black hand-painted Latin labels. View IV
Archive V A set of three 19th-century cylindrical turned boxwood chemist jars featuring distressed cream paint and black hand-painted Latin labels. View V
Archive VI A set of three 19th-century cylindrical turned boxwood chemist jars featuring distressed cream paint and black hand-painted Latin labels. View VI
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A set of three 19th-century cylindrical turned boxwood chemist jars featuring distressed cream paint and black hand-painted Latin labels.
Three Box Wood 19th Century Antique Chemist Jars in Paint
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A set of three 19th-century cylindrical turned boxwood chemist jars featuring distressed cream paint and black hand-painted Latin labels.
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  • ObjectApothecary Jars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBoxwood, Paint
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsTurned wood, Hand-painted lettering, Cylindrical form

This set of three Victorian apothecary jars dates to the 19th century and is made of solid boxwood with a cream painted finish. Each cylindrical container has turned wood mouldings around the rim and base, and features black hand-painted lettering on the front, including the label reading GUMM. ELASTIC on the central piece. Visible signs of age include chipped paint revealing the underlying wood, surface wear, and dark patination around the rims. The jars measure 22 cm in height and 12 cm in width and depth. These decorative storage vessels suit display in a gentleman's library or study, fitting neatly on a bookshelf or desk. They add period character to a modern interior scheme focusing on antique medical or apothecary items.

Wooden chemist jars, or apothecary vessels, were turned containers used by 19th-century pharmacists to store dry herbs, gums, and medicinal powders.

These containers were typically turned from dense hardwoods such as boxwood, finished with painted coats and hand-lettered labels identifying the contents.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-lathe turning marks, subtle wood shrinkage resulting in slightly non-circular cross-sections, original hand-painted typography, and historic paint wear.

Display a grouped set on a wooden bookshelf, mantelpiece, or glass cabinet within a study setting to add historical interest.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid liquid cleaners or chemical solvents that could erode original paint and lettering.
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