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Set of 29 Chemists Jars / Apothecary Jars
Athey Antiques
for sale €1,281     $1,391
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Set of 29 Chemists Jars / Apothecary Jars

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Athey Antiques
Description

set of 29 late Victorian chemist jars / apothecary jars all with stoppers and all bearing their original labels in Latin.

11 jars 9" / 23 cm in height

20 jars 8" / 20 cm in height

some jars with chips etc and some where the stoppers appear stuck but overall these lovely jars are great decorative pieces and make a fabulous display.

we would consider splitting the jars into 3 separate lots ( 2 of 10 + 1 0f 9 ) if required @ £400 per lot.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Athey Antiques has dated these Victorian Glass Apothecary Jars to the 1900s.

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SA626429
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ath2749-51
Description
Set of 29 late Victorian chemist jars / apothecary jars all with stoppers and all bearing their original labels in Latin.

11 jars 9" / 23 cm in height

20 jars 8" / 20 cm in height

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some jars with chips etc and some where the stoppers appear stuck but overall these lovely jars are great decorative pieces and make a fabulous display.
Athey Antiques

we would consider splitting the jars into 3 separate lots ( 2 of 10 + 1 0f 9 ) if required @ £400 per lot.

please contact us for further details.

reasonably priced delivery available.

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
12cm (4.72")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Athey Antiques has dated these Victorian Glass Apothecary Jars to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA626429
Dealers Internal Ref
ath2749-51
Athey Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2010
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A set of twenty-nine clear glass Victorian apothecary jars with ground glass stoppers and gilt-bordered Latin paper labels.
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Athey Antiques
Telephone 01665 604229 or 07836 718350
Location
Castle Corner
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 1JQ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/athey
Verified Since Dec 2010
Items For Sale 126
Items Sold 2,085
Athey Antiques
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A set of twenty-nine clear glass Victorian apothecary jars with ground glass stoppers and gilt-bordered Latin paper labels.
set of 29 chemists jars / apothecary jars
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Apothecary jars are 19th-century commercial and pharmaceutical glass vessels used by dispensing chemists to store dry powders, tinctures, and liquid ingredients.

These jars were typically blown or early machine-moulded in clear or amber glass, featuring precision ground-glass stoppers to create an airtight seal and hand-applied paper or enamel Latin labels framed in gold leaf.

Authentic period jars showcase ground glass joints inside the neck, subtle irregularities or seam lines in the glass, period Latin typography, and age-consistent surface wear or oxidisation to the gilt borders.

Group sets of apothecary jars on open wooden shelving, mantelpieces, or glazed cabinets to introduce historic texture and visual interest within dark academia or traditional interiors.

Clean the exterior glass gently using a dry microfibre cloth, taking care to avoid getting moisture on original paper labels to prevent adhesive breakdown or disintegration.
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