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18th Century English Glass Apothecary Bottle C1750
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18th Century English Glass Apothecary Bottle C1750

17th century
Sold 8 August 2025 · Exhibit Antiques
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Description

Technical Description

18th-century apothecary medicine bottle, free-blown from a transparent lead glass of a pale aqua-blue hue. Tapering cylindrical body with a high conical kick-up and rough pontil; tubular neck leading to an everted horizontal lip.

Apothecary bottles and phials were used extensively during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries to store and transport medicines, oils, powders and chemicals. This is a fine example of a bottle most likely used for medicine, the kicked-up base is designed to allow any sediments to gather more easily around the bottom of the bottle and not be poured.

Date & Origin

England, c1740-60. Period of George II or III.

Condition

Excellent, entirely intact, age-related weathering and limey residue to the interior. No chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 9cm Diameter: 4cm

View a documented example here:

https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co109077/green-glass-bottle-cylindrical-pontil-mark-bottle

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Apothecary Bottle to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA980656
Dealers Internal Reference
2023000004
Description
Technical Description
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18th-century apothecary medicine bottle, free-blown from a transparent lead glass of a pale aqua-blue hue.
Exhibit Antiques

Tapering cylindrical body with a high conical kick-up and rough pontil; tubular neck leading to an everted horizontal lip.

fig 1. A cylindrical pale green glass apothecary bottle with a flared rim and an indented base against a neutral gradient background.
fig 1. 18th Century English Glass Apothecary Bottle C1750

Apothecary bottles and phials were used extensively during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries to store and transport medicines, oils, powders and chemicals. This is a fine example of a bottle most likely used for medicine, the kicked-up base is designed to allow any sediments to gather more easily around the bottom of the bottle and not be poured.

fig 2. A cylindrical pale green glass apothecary bottle with a flared rim and an indented base against a neutral gradient background.
fig 2. 18th Century English Glass Apothecary Bottle C1750

Date & Origin

England, c1740-60. Period of George II or III.

Condition

Excellent, entirely intact, age-related weathering and limey residue to the interior. No chips, cracks or restoration.

Dimensions

Height: 9cm Diameter: 4cm

View a documented example here:

https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co109077/green-glass-bottle-cylindrical-pontil-mark-bottle

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Exhibit Antiques has dated this Antique Glass Apothecary Bottle to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA980656
Dealers Internal Ref
2023000004
Exhibit Antiques
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Archive I A cylindrical pale green glass apothecary bottle with a flared rim and an indented base against a neutral gradient background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century English Glass Apothecary Bottle C1750

Archive II A cylindrical pale green glass apothecary bottle with a flared rim and an indented base against a neutral gradient background. View II
Archive III A cylindrical pale green glass apothecary bottle with a flared rim and an indented base against a neutral gradient background. View III
Archive IV A cylindrical pale green glass apothecary bottle with a flared rim and an indented base against a neutral gradient background. View IV
Archive V A cylindrical pale green glass apothecary bottle with a flared rim and an indented base against a neutral gradient background. View V
Archive VI A cylindrical pale green glass apothecary bottle with a flared rim and an indented base against a neutral gradient background. View VI
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A cylindrical pale green glass apothecary bottle with a flared rim and an indented base against a neutral gradient background.
18th Century English Glass Apothecary Bottle c1750
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A cylindrical pale green glass apothecary bottle with a flared rim and an indented base against a neutral gradient background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Bottles
  • Period17th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialGlass
  • ColourPale Green
  • MotifsFlared lip, Punt mark, Cylindrical body, Hand-blown bubbles
  • SizeH 9 cm (4 in) x W 4 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Apothecary bottles from the eighteenth century were utilised by pharmacists and physicians to store dry ingredients, liquids, tinctures, and compounds. They reflect the medicinal practices and glassblowing techniques of the Georgian era.

These vessels were typically hand-blown using free-blown or dip-moulded techniques with potash-lime or lead glass. The resulting material often exhibits characteristic surface imperfections, bubbles, and pontil marks on the base.

Authentic period pieces display distinct signs of age, including asymmetrical hand-blown walls, internal air bubbles, surface wear, and a rough or polished pontil scar at the base rather than machine-made seams.

These items can be displayed on windowsills to catch the natural light, grouped on open shelving, or used singly as bud vases to highlight their historical texture and organic form within contemporary spaces.

Clean antique glass gently using lukewarm water and a mild detergent, avoiding harsh abrasives or soaking that might damage delicate surface patinas or internal mineral deposits.
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