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Large 19thc Ceramic Chemist Jar
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Large 19thc Ceramic Chemist Jar

19th century
Sold 23 April 2026 · Mike Melody Antiques
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Description

From a collection.of antique chemist jars we have acquired.

A large 19thc green jar 24cms h

Perfect.camphor label.

C1880

UK postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Ceramic Chemist Jar to the 19th Century.

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Description
From a collection.of antique chemist jars we have acquired.

A large 19thc green jar 24cms h

Perfect.camphor label.

C1880

UK postage included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Ceramic Chemist Jar to the 19th Century.

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Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A large cylindrical 19th-century ceramic chemist jar featuring a grey body, white base and rim, matching domed lid, and a central label reading camphor. SOLD23 APR 26
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Archive I A large cylindrical 19th-century ceramic chemist jar featuring a grey body, white base and rim, matching domed lid, and a central label reading camphor. SOLD23 APR 26

Large 19thc Ceramic Chemist Jar

Archive II A large cylindrical 19th-century ceramic chemist jar featuring a grey body, white base and rim, matching domed lid, and a central label reading camphor. View II
Archive III A large cylindrical 19th-century ceramic chemist jar featuring a grey body, white base and rim, matching domed lid, and a central label reading camphor. View III
Archive IV A large cylindrical 19th-century ceramic chemist jar featuring a grey body, white base and rim, matching domed lid, and a central label reading camphor. View IV
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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
Telephone 07534 226563
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/melodyantiques
Verified Since Jan 2013
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Mike Melody Antiques
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A large cylindrical 19th-century ceramic chemist jar featuring a grey body, white base and rim, matching domed lid, and a central label reading camphor.
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A large cylindrical 19th-century ceramic chemist jar featuring a grey body, white base and rim, matching domed lid, and a central label reading camphor.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialCeramic, Glaze
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsDomed lid, Central cartouche label, Stepped base, Cylindrical body

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Chemist and apothecary jars were utilised by pharmacists from the 17th through to the early 20th century to store raw ingredients, herbs, and medicines safely. Their distinctive labels, often hand-painted or paper cartouches, identified the contents for quick retrieval in busy dispensaries.

Traditional apothecary jars were primarily crafted from glazed earthenware, stoneware, or porcelain, designed to protect sensitive contents from light and moisture. Lids were typically crafted from matching glazed ceramic to create a secure seal.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit age-related characteristics such as crazing in the glaze, minor kiln flaws, hand-applied labels or transfer-printed cartouches, and substantial weight due to dense historical ceramic bodies.

These versatile vessels can be displayed on open shelving in a kitchen, used as sculptural objects on a mantelpiece, or integrated into a study to add historical texture and a curated aesthetic to contemporary spaces.

Maintain antique ceramic pieces by dusting them gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive scrubbers, or submerging items with paper labels in water to preserve the fragile surface finish.
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