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Set of Five French Ceramic Pharmacy Jars
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Set of Five French Ceramic Pharmacy Jars

19th century
Sold 29 January 2026 · Rue des Fontenelles
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Description

Set of five white porcelain pharmacy jars with lids. Each jar is ensiled in gold with a gold and red band surrounding the text. More available if needed. The jars date from the late 19th century.

Dimensions - 21 x 11cms

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

Rue des Fontenelles has dated these French Ceramic Pharmacy Jars to the 19th Century.

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SA880250
Description
Set of five white porcelain pharmacy jars with lids. Each jar is ensiled in gold with a gold and red band surrounding the text. More available if needed. The jars date from the late 19th century.

Dimensions - 21 x 11cms

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
110cm (43.31")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

Rue des Fontenelles has dated these French Ceramic Pharmacy Jars to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA880250
Rue des Fontenelles
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2015

Specialists in french antiiques, decorative objects and french and european paintings.

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A set of five white ceramic French pharmacy jars with matching lids and gilded labelling stands arranged on a dark wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A set of five white ceramic French pharmacy jars with matching lids and gilded labelling stands arranged on a dark wooden surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Set of Five French Ceramic Pharmacy Jars

Archive II A set of five white ceramic French pharmacy jars with matching lids and gilded labelling stands arranged on a dark wooden surface. View II
Archive III A set of five white ceramic French pharmacy jars with matching lids and gilded labelling stands arranged on a dark wooden surface. View III
Archive IV A set of five white ceramic French pharmacy jars with matching lids and gilded labelling stands arranged on a dark wooden surface. View IV
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Rue des Fontenelles
Telephone 01647 432381 or 07933 200912
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Chagford
Devon
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/fontenelles
Verified Since Mar 2015
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 1,201
Rue des Fontenelles
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A set of five white ceramic French pharmacy jars with matching lids and gilded labelling stands arranged on a dark wooden surface.
Set of Five French Ceramic Pharmacy Jars
Ref: SA880250
A set of five white ceramic French pharmacy jars with matching lids and gilded labelling stands arranged on a dark wooden surface.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleFrench Country
  • MaterialCeramic, Earthenware, Gilding
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsLidded canister, Gilded cartouche, Latin inscription, Domed lid
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 110 cm (43 in) x D 11 cm (4 in)

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French ceramic pharmacy jars, or albarelli and lidded pots, originated in traditional apothecaries and dispensaries during the 18th and 19th centuries, where they were utilised to store dried herbs, powders, and medicinal ointments.

These pieces are typically crafted from white-glazed earthenware, ironstone, or porcelain, featuring hand-painted or hand-gilded paper-label style cartouches denoting the medicinal contents in Latin abbreviations.

Authentic items display signs of age such as crazing in the glaze, minor wear to the gilded borders, and weight typical of heavy Victorian or continental ceramics, rather than modern slip-cast uniformity.

They suit display on open shelving in a kitchen, atop a mantelpiece, or grouped on a sideboard to add historical texture and a curated cabinet-of-curiosities aesthetic to domestic spaces.

Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth to avoid damaging fragile historic gilding and glazes, and keep them away from direct moisture and harsh cleaning chemicals.
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