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5 19th Ceramic Labelled Chemist Jars
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5 19th Ceramic Labelled Chemist Jars

19th century
Sold 23 April 2026 · Mike Melody Antiques
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5 19THC CERAMIC CHEMIST JARS c1880

13cms H 8cms W. GREEN AND GOLD

ALL LABELLED, THEY ARE EXTRARAX, PILRHEIC, GLYC.TRAG, UNG.IIYDNO AND

THE 5TH.ONE IS RUBBED.

3 PERFECT 2 WITH SMALL CHIPS

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 these Ceramic Apothecary Jars to the 1880s.

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Description
5 19THC CERAMIC CHEMIST JARS c1880

13cms H 8cms W. GREEN AND GOLD

ALL LABELLED, THEY ARE EXTRARAX, PILRHEIC, GLYC.TRAG, UNG.IIYDNO AND

THE 5TH.ONE IS RUBBED.

3 PERFECT 2 WITH SMALL CHIPS

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 these Ceramic Apothecary Jars to the 1880s.

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SA1188428
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
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Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Five dark grey glazed ceramic apothecary jars with fitted lids and printed labels sit in a group on a wooden surface. SOLD23 APR 26
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Archive I Five dark grey glazed ceramic apothecary jars with fitted lids and printed labels sit in a group on a wooden surface. SOLD23 APR 26

5 19th Ceramic Labelled Chemist Jars

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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
Telephone 07534 226563
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Chester
Cheshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/melodyantiques
Verified Since Jan 2013
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Items Sold 736
Mike Melody Antiques
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Five dark grey glazed ceramic apothecary jars with fitted lids and printed labels sit in a group on a wooden surface.
5 19TH CERAMIC LABELLED CHEMIST JARS
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Five dark grey glazed ceramic apothecary jars with fitted lids and printed labels sit in a group on a wooden surface.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialCeramic
  • ColourDark Grey
  • MotifsFitted knob lids, Printed pharmacy labels, Glazed ceramic finish

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Ceramic apothecary jars were traditionally used in 19th-century pharmacies and dispensaries to store dry herbs, powders, and medical compounds, often featuring hand-applied or printed paper labels denoting specific ingredients.

These jars were typically crafted from glazed ceramic or porcelain, featuring fitted lids to protect contents from moisture, with distinctive applied paper cartouches or glazed lettering for identification.

Authentic pieces usually exhibit signs of age such as crazing in the glaze, wear around the rim, hand-lettered or early printed labels, and manufacturing imperfections typical of nineteenth-century pottery.

These items can be displayed grouped together on open shelving, mantelpieces, or inside glass-fronted cabinets to add historical character and a curated cabinet-of-curiosities aesthetic to a room.

Preservation involves dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or submersion in water, particularly if original paper labels or delicate glazes are present.
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